Searching for Zora (Neale Hurston) – The State of Poverty in America Today (Creative Nonfiction), Los Angeles, CA
A cross-country photo-essay journey into poverty featuring Zora’s iconic exploration of the depression-era South and Watson’s contemporary profiles powerfully told through his words and images.
“Non-fiction imbued with emotion, facts, and historical context can debunk myths, and foster empathy. This intimate portrayal of poverty will result in deepened understanding and compassion for the poor.”
New York-born and based in Los Angeles, author, photographer, writer, and director Kim Watson, is committed to using art for social change. He’s written for Hollywood studios, directed 30 music videos, earned numerous Awards and accolades, and received NAACP recognition. His multimedia exhibition “TRESPASS,” debuted in 2022, followed by a recent 2024 exhibition at City Club LA. The upcoming release of his book, “TRESPASS: Portraits of Unhoused Life, Love, and Understanding,” will be accompanied by a national book tour and documentary. “Through my writing, I seek to turn societal self-obsession into a concern for others that will benefit us all”
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