Congolese Documentary Project
The Narrative Foundation
This film project seeks to document and give voice to the experiences of members of the Congolese community living in Lexington, Kentucky, one of the largest in the U.S. Through filmed oral history interviews, participants are invited to share their experiences in the U.S. surrounding work, family life, language, faith, culture, and identity. The resulting documentary movie and oral history collection are intended for educational and cultural purposes, with an end goal of wide distribution as well.
Your privacy matters. Options are available for those who do not wish to be filmed on camera (audio only) or wish to keep their identity anonymous.
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Your experiences — of work, family, faith, language, and home — are exactly what this film is about. There's no need to prepare or be a polished speaker; we'll guide you through a relaxed conversation, step by step. Join your neighbors in building a lasting record of the Congolese community in Lexington.
Start HereAbout Dr. Bryant White
Bryant White & Angel Baguma
Bryant White is a professor of French at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
Bryant's wife, Angel Baguma, is originally from the DRC and has much of her family living in Lexington, KY.
Bryant and Angel were married in Lexington in 2018.
Our Participants
Portraits & Stories
Portraits of the community members who have shared their voices with the Congolese Documentary Project — a visual archive of stories from Lexington's Congolese community.
Portraits coming soon
A growing archive of our community's portraits and stories is on its way. Check back soon.