ABOUT THEO

Theo Moore II

Theo Moore is an award-winning filmmaker and historian dedicated to uncovering and preserving the untold stories of the American South. As the founder of Hiztorical Vision Productions and Theo the Hiztorian LLC, he creates films that amplify marginalized voices, honor cultural memory, and connect history to present-day movements in society.

A PBS Ignite Filmmaker, Moore’s work has been recognized nationally for its powerful storytelling and visual impact. His documentaries highlight pivotal yet often overlooked moments in Southern history, blending archival research, oral history, and cinematic artistry to bring the past to life for new generations.

His work has earned numerous honors within both the filmmaking and public history communities. Hiztorical Vision Productions received the Alabama Historical Association’s Robert G. Jakeman Digital History Award, recognizing excellence in using digital media to interpret and share history with the public. Moore was also the inaugural recipient of the David Brower Grant from Sidewalk Film Festival’s Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, supporting emerging filmmakers whose work demonstrates strong artistic vision and social impact.

Most recently, the YouTube series In the Margins, for which Moore produced and directed four episodes, was honored as an NAACP Image Award nominee and received several Telly Awards, further affirming his role as a leading voice in historical filmmaking.

Through his projects, Moore continues to use film as a tool for education, healing, and empowerment, ensuring that the legacies of resilience, struggle, and triumph across the South are preserved and shared with future generations.

Latest Films

  • Guardian of the Word: Griot in America, PBS Digital Studios, PBS Voices
  • In the Margins Digital Series, PBS Digital Studios, PBS Origins
  • Afrikan By Way of American, Hiztorical Vision Productions

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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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