Not Your Ordinary Films

04/29/2025

Healing work ain't easy. But it's so worth it!

Stream I AM: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health on the PBS App!

From the documentary I AM, women reflect on the meaning of "healing" in their health journey.

11/22/2024

Gearing up for a New York City film premiere of our documentary, "I AM" Big Thanks to African Diaspora Film Festival (ADFF) for the opportunity to share about our work on "I AM" through WBAI 99.5 FM New York! We will be screening on Saturday, December 14th at 4:30pm(ET) at 179 GD, Teachers College at Columbia University! Take a listen here! https://wbai.org/archive/program/episode/?id=54144

11/09/2024

Another amazing spotlight on our documentary "I AM." Thank you to ABC24 Memphis for this news story!

Filmmakers Amanda Willoughby and Jessica Chaney are dedicated to amplifying the voices of women who have faced struggles in sharing their stories.

10/21/2024

We are just a few days away from our WKNO/PBS broadcast premiere and community screening! Check out our documentary "I AM" on WKNO Channel 10 at 7:30pm on Oct 25th. Or join us Sat. Oct 26th at 2:30pm Museum of Science & History - Memphis where you can see it on the Giant screen!

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10/10/2024

We are thrilled to announce the broadcast premiere of Not Your Ordinary Film's documentary "I AM" on WKNO PBS Channel 10

This is a major milestone for us, and we’re so excited to share it with all of you.

Can’t catch it on TV? Don’t worry—the documentary is also streaming on the PBS App and WKNO.org

"I AM" follows the powerful stories of 5 African American women as they navigate anxiety, reveal their ways of coping, and show how they thrive in the face of adversity.

Tune in, be inspired, and join us in celebrating these incredible women! 📺✨

09/30/2024

I AM is an official selection for the African Diaspora International Film Festival! It will make its New York premiere at Columbia University on December 14th!!

09/30/2024

Don’t Miss the Powerful Screening of "I AM" at the International Black Film Festival! ✨

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we present "I AM: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health," a documentary that sheds light on the untold stories of Black women living with anxiety. Witness their resilience, their strength, and their journey to thriving in a world that often overlooks their struggles.

🖤 Screening Details: 📅 Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
⏰ Time: 1:25 PM
📍 Location: The R. Milton and Denice Johnson Center @ Belmont University (Large Theater)
📍 1909 15th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212

🎥 About the Film: I AM is an intimate and empowering documentary exploring the lived experiences of Black women facing anxiety. This is not just a film—it’s a movement of healing, resilience, and sisterhood. 🙌🏾

🎟️ How to Purchase Tickets:

https://www.ibffevents.com/buyticketspasses
Click on "Competition Films" and select I AM to reserve your spot!
🌟 Let’s break the silence together. Share this post, grab your friends, and come be part of a conversation we ALL need to have.

09/30/2024

Don’t Miss the Powerful Screening of "I AM" at the International Black Film Festival! ✨

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we present "I AM: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health," a documentary that sheds light on the untold stories of Black women living with anxiety. Witness their resilience, their strength, and their journey to thriving in a world that often overlooks their struggles.

🖤 Screening Details: 📅 Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
⏰ Time: 1:25 PM
📍 Location: The R. Milton and Denice Johnson Center @ Belmont University (Large Theater)
📍 1909 15th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212

🎥 About the Film: I AM is an intimate and empowering documentary exploring the lived experiences of Black women facing anxiety. This is not just a film—it’s a movement of healing, resilience, and sisterhood. 🙌🏾

🎟️ How to Purchase Tickets:
https://www.ibffevents.com/buyticketspasses

Click on "Competition Films" and select I AM to reserve your spot!
🌟 Let’s break the silence together. Share this post, grab your friends, and come be part of a conversation we ALL need to have.

08/06/2024

We are thrilled to announce that I AM is an official selection for the International Black Film Festival