Shoulders Back, Head High: A 360°/VR Short Film about Marsha P Johnson and LGBT history by MBDShoulders Back, Head High is a 4 minute VR short-film celebrating the life and legacy of LGBT activist Marsha P Johnson. Recognised for her role during the 1969 Stonewall Riots, (a pivotal turning point in the fight for LGBT equality) Marsha P Johnson will forever be remembered as a passionate woman with a kind heart and flamboyant dress sense.
Marsha P Johnson's story isn’t only one that defines a decade or a generation; it’s one that will sit in the minds of everyone for eternity. Marsha, alongside all other members of the protests, paved the way for LGBT rights and equality and will forever be remembered as heroes. For more information, visit the Marsha P Johnson Institute - https://marshap.org/about-mpji/
The use of 360° and VR video, allows you to step into a world of colour and beauty, inspired by Marsha, to gain a new perspective on the progress made since the Stonewall Uprising, and the work that still needs to be done to help protect everyone in the LGBT community.
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'Making Of' Video of MBD's Shoulders Back, Head HighMarsha P Johnson and the story of the Stonewall Uprising is truly an inspirational one. Through incredible acts of courage and bravery Marsha P Johnson, changed the course of history by paving the way for LGBT rights and equality. It was truly an honour to be able to tell this story and we couldn’t be prouder of how it turned out.
Have a look at some behind the scenes footage of how we created our VR/360° animated short-film, ‘Shoulders Back, Head High’, which celebrates the life and legacy of Marsha P Johnson.
MBD is an award-winning UK based arts organisation that specialises in making immersive digital experiences, using VR and 360° video, to bring stories to life.
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Watch our 360° videos on VeeR https://veer.tv/vr/MBD360/home
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●HISTORY: MARSHA 'PAY NO MIND' JOHNSON“Marsha P. Johnson was known in New York's Greenwich Village where she became an icon during the Stonewall riots. Her legacy asks us to take care of trans women who continue to suffer from discrimination and violence.”
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Women & the American Story: Marsha P. Johnson, Transgender ActivistLearn more about Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender activist who participated in the Stonewall Uprising and fought for equal rights. This video is adapted from the life story of Marsha P. Johnson in the New-York Historical Society’s Women & the American Story curriculum.
The video was produced by the New-York Historical Society’s Teen Leaders interns in collaboration with the Untold project.
Women & the American Story:
https://wams.nyhistory.org/
Marsha P. Johnson Life Story:
https://wams.nyhistory.org/growth-and-turmoil/growing-tensions/marsha-p-johnson/
Teen Leaders:
https://www.nyhistory.org/education/teen-programs/student-historian-program
Untold project:
https://untoldhistory.org/
Why You Should Remember Marsha P. Johnson‘Learning about Marsha made me feel a little less alone in the world’ — Here’s what you need to know about legendary transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson.
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