ABOUT THEO

Theo Moore II

Theo Moore II is a writer, historian, and documentarian living in Alabama. He currently serves as the Founding Executive Director of Hiztorical Vision Productions — where he creates historical short-film documentaries highlighting the untold-but-inspiring history of African Americans in the American South.

Theo’s enthusiasm for the field stems from his childhood. Raised on the west side of Anniston, Alabama, Moore was exposed to many hardships, but he was also exposed to inspiring African American history. Moore would hear stories about the Freedom Riders’ stop in Anniston, the thriving 15th street business district, and Hobson City – the first all-African American governed city in Alabama. These particular stories filled Moore with so much pride and purpose that he decided, at an early age, to contribute to preserving African American history, but also educating others through the art of filmmaking.

Film

  • Created three inspiring short documentary films: Crown the County of Lowndes, Hobson City: From Peril to Promise, Afrikan By Way of American
  • All three short film projects won Best Documentary Short at film festivals.
  • Selected to over 50 film festivals across the U.S.
  • Contributed to multiple empowering films as an Archival Producer.
  • First recipient of the David Brower Grant for Alabama Filmmakers, Sidewalk Film Company
  • Selected for the inaugural PBS Mentorship for Diverse Voices. 12 amazing early career filmmakers were selected out of 1800 applicants.

Education

Theo obtained a B.S. in History and an M.S. in Post-Secondary Education-History from Troy University.

Professional Experience

Theo has over 10 years of experience in history-related fields. He established roots in the education, museum, film, and preservation industries. His goal is to be of service by sharing his expertise with others in efforts to preserve and celebrate African American history.

Theo Moore II

Theo Moore II is a writer, historian, and documentarian living in Alabama. He specializes in Southern and African American history dating back to the 1800s, abolition, Jim Crow, and Civil Rights era. Theo currently serves on the African American Heritage Coordinator/Black Heritage Council Coordinator with the Alabama Historical Commission and is the founder of the 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, Hiztorical Visions Productions – where he creates historical short-film documentaries highlighting the untold-but-inspiring history of African Americans in the South.

Theo’s enthusiasm for the field began with his 9th grade history teacher who had a special way of connecting with students he knew needed to a different approach to learning U.S. History. HE “He didn’t teach everybody the same way. He understood that his students came from the Section-A housing and the projects, that are in situations where they basically raising themselves. His approach was basically connecting with us and saying ‘Hey, I see you. I see what you’re going through.’ He kept it real with us and let us know our ancestral history and how it is connected to the present African American experience.

“That approach was motivational when you hear the bravery of African Americans as they were faced with violence, but still was determined to strive for human rights. I believe it is my purpose to contribute to the mission of preserving this history and educating others through the arts.

Education

Since then, Theo has gone on to obtain a B.S. in History and an M.S. in Post-Secondary Education-History from Troy University, and is a current candidate for an Ed.D. in Diversity and Equity in Education from the University of Illinois.

Professional Experience

Theo fulfilled his dream of becoming who his history teachers were to him. In the beginning of his career, Theo worked as a U.S. history teacher in the Alabama School System for several years. Yet, his dream didn’t end there. It expanded. Over the last 10+ years, Theo has gone on to establish roots in the museum, film, and preservation industries. His goal is to be of service to others that come from the same background as him and educate as many people as possible through writing and film-making.

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