Harcourt Fuller, Ph.D.

Harcourt Fuller, Ph.D.

CEO at Katawud Films
Producer, Screenwriter and Author

Atlanta, Georgia

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About Harcourt

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Harcourt Fuller is a history professor, Fulbright Global Scholar, historical consultant, writer, film and music producer. His international film projects are adaptations of his preexisting intellectual property, including academic writings, media articles, exhibitions, documentaries, music videos, shorts, public talks, and classes. Fuller's films focus on stories of the resistance, perseverance, and power of strong male and female characters from African and African Diaspora history.

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  • Nkrumah Never Dies

    Nkrumah Never Dies Budget: $30M+ | Historical Biography Before Nelson Mandela, there was the American-educated Kwame Nkrumah. He was post-colonial Africa’s first Black President, African of the 20th Century, and Public Enemy #1. Inspired by true events.

  • Afia and the War for the Golden Stool

    Afia and the War for the Golden Stool Budget: $30M+ | Historical Drama A family’s journey to Africa to honor a dying wish, unearths a fearless heroine

  • Black Women on Money: Tubman's Quest

    Black Women on Money: Tubman's Quest Budget: $1M - $5M | Historical Documentary Queens. Revolutionaries. Entrepreneurs. Black Women

Credits

  • 1000 Years a Slave

    1000 Years a Slave (2021)
    Documentary by Uplands Television / David Olusoga (Documentary) Historical Consultant and On-Screen Commentator An exploration of how slavery has underpinned world history.

  • Mansa Musa

    Mansa Musa (2021)
    Music Video by Katawud Films / Dr. Harcourt Fuller and Joseph "Ato" Bedu-Addo (Biography, Music and Short) Writer, Producer, Director Recorded and filmed in Cape Coast, Ghana, this music video introduces the world to the life and legacy of Mansa Musa, the 14th century king and emperor of the Mali Empire in West Africa who is said to be the wealthiest person in world history.

  • Black Money

    Black Money (2021)
    Music Video by Katawud Films / Dr. Harcourt Fuller (History, Music and Short) Writer, Producer, Director Black Money was recorded and filmed in Kingston, Jamaica. It is an upbeat 90s-style dancehall song with a modern twist that name-drops different currencies used in Africa and the African diaspora; Black Money calls for black people to invest their money in assets, build wealth, and have more representation on their currencies.

  • Presente

    Presente (2021)
    Music Video by Katawud Films / Dr. Harcourt Fuller Writer, Producer, Director Presente is a Spanish-language song written and produced by Professor Harcourt Fuller for the Black Money Exhibit Soundtrack. Big Up to collaborating producers Pustinho in the Bronx, New York and JMP Da ProBeat in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Presente is performed by Mexican Dancehall artist Jah Fabio. The song highlights the struggles and contributions of Africans and Afro-Latinos to Latin American, Caribbean, and American history, economies, music, and dance.

  • África Presente

    África Presente (2021)
    Music Video by Katawud Films / Dr. Harcourt Fuller Writer, Producer, Director Performed by the Afro-Peruvian performing arts ensemble Teatro del Milenio Kimba Fá, "Africa Presente" highlights the presence and contributions of Africans and people of African descent in the Americas, from the slavery era until today. Shot on location in Lima, Peru.

  • Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess

    Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess (2015)
    Documentary by Action 4 Reel Flimworks / Roy T. Anderson (Documentary) Producer Queen Nanny documents the struggle for freedom by the Jamaican Maroons, led by the indomitable 18th century military genius, Nanny of the Maroons.

  • Akwantu: The Journey

    Akwantu: The Journey (2012)
    Documentary by Action 4 Reel Flimworks / Roy T. Anderson Educational Outreach Director A documentary on the legendary Maroons of Jamaica and their gallant fight for freedom.

  • Born 2 Run

    Born 2 Run (2012)
    Documentary by Neomotion Films / Andrew R. Brereton Historical Consultant and On-Screen Commentator This compelling documentary looks at the fascinating cultural, genetic and historical factors that have led to the emergence of Jamaica being the speed and "Sprint Capital" of the world.

Awards

  • Best Documentary, Newark International Film Festival - "Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess"
    (2016)

  • Winner, Spirit Award, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series, NY - Queen Nanny
    (2016)

Education

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