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26 Blocks Doc is a powerful documentary series that delves into the realities of gentrification and its effects on African American communities. Through in-depth storytelling, interviews, and historical context, we highlight the voices of community leaders, developers, and residents fighting to reclaim their neighborhoods amidst ongoing change.
We are on a mission to help the helpless. Digi2U plays a pivotal role in supporting 26Blocks.com by providing the technical expertise, infrastructure, and collaborative framework needed to bring its vision to life.
26Blocks.com tells the stories of diverse communities, shedding light on their creativity, resilience, and culture. Digi2U amplifies this mission by offering cutting-edge tools and training in media production and documentary filmmaking. Through our makerspaces in Jersey City, Newark, and Atlanta, we provide the infrastructure needed for creators to capture, edit, and share powerful narratives.
Our collaboration with 26Blocks.com ensures access to top-tier digital resources, fostering the development of meaningful, high-quality storytelling that reflects the essence of the communities it highlights.
Digi2U supports 26Blocks.com with advanced tools and programming designed for creators.
Digi2U equips participants with skills in camera operation, video editing, sound design, and storytelling techniques. Our expertise has directly supported the production of 40 streamed media events and three feature-length documentaries to date — including critical social issues highlighted by projects like 26 Blocks.
From cinematography to post-production, Digi2U builds the technical chops for community storytellers to step onto real productions and ship work that matters. Cohort training, mentorship, and apprenticeship paths feed directly into 26 Blocks projects.
Digi2U's maker-spaces serve as hubs for the creative processes behind 26Blocks.com. From ideation to final production, these spaces foster a collaborative environment where filmmakers and creators work together to bring stories to life.
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As 26Blocks.com continues to evolve, Digi2U remains committed to supporting its expansion and sustainability — from production resources to distribution.
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26 Blocks & Digi2U — documenting community, one story at a time.