Dr. Chester Pierce: Understanding Microaggressions
Dr. Chester Pierce: Understanding Microaggressions BY VANESSA LEGGARD AUGUST 21, 2026 Nearly 60 years after Dr. Chester Pierce gave us the language of microaggressions, we’re still using it because we’re still experiencing them. Maybe understanding the man behind the word can help us better understand one another. I thought I understood the word microaggressions. Then I […]
Netflix, Ruth E. Carter and Lil’ Flip: It’ s August on Martha’ s Vineyard
Netflix, Ruth E. Carter and Lil’ Flip: It’s August on Martha’s Vineyard By Sandra E. Garcia Photographs by Gabriela Herman Reporting from Oak Bluffs, Mass. Aug. 17, 2026 Sitting onstage at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival thereseemed to be one thing Ruth E. Carter, the Oscar-winning costume designer of“Black Panther,” really wanted the […]
LIMITLESS WINS THE HENRY HAMPTON AWARD, BEST DOCUMENTARY 2026 ROXBURY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
limitless wins Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking AT THE 2026 ROXBURY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL We’re incredibly honored to announce that LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story has been awarded the Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking at the 2026 Roxbury International Film Festival. To receive an award named after Henry […]
Finding the Story Beneath the Story
ALUMNAE/I FEATURE Finding the Story Beneath the Story Gloria on the LIMITLESS set with Diane Pierce William, Dr. Pierce’s daughter. Gloria Respress-Churchwell ’18MFA, MA uncovers the human heart inside history’s stories. Whether she’s writing picture books for young readers or directing documentaries, her focus remains the same: uncover enough narrative depth that every audience can […]
The Sound Of Legacy: LIMITLESS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Now Available
The Sound Of Legacy: LIMITLESS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Now Available The official soundtrack for LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story is now available on all major music streaming platforms, giving audiences the opportunity to experience the powerful music behind one of this year’s most celebrated documentary films. Composed by Los Angeles-based composer and songwriter Bryard Huggins, the […]
LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story Nominated for Best Documentary at the 2026 Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival Awards
LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story Nominated for Best Documentary at the 2026 Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival Awards We are thrilled to share that LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story has been officially nominated for Best Documentary at the 2026 Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) Awards. This recognition celebrates the […]
LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story Selected for Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story Selected for Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival There are moments in a film’s journey that feel bigger than recognition. Being selected for the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is one of those moments for LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story. This film is rooted in legacy, resilience, […]
LIMITLESS: Selected for Roxbury International Film Festival
LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story Selected for Roxbury International Film Festival LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story has officially been selected for the Roxbury International Film Festival, and the alignment is powerful. The Roxbury International Film Festival is known for celebrating films by, for, and about people of color. It is a space where […]
Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA) Spring 2025 Conference
Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA) Spring 2025 Conference What an incredible honor to attend and speak at the Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA) Spring 2025 Conference — a truly historic and inspiring gathering. LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story – PR CUT was welcomed with such warmth, thoughtful questions, and a round of applause that […]
RACE SPORTS AND POLITICS
RACE, SPORTS, AND POLITICS It was a true honor to be part of the RACE, SPORTS, AND POLITICS: Confronting Injustice in the History of Boston panel discussion, moderated by the thoughtful and insightful Michael Harris. Alongside panelists Dr. Susan A. Michalczyk and Dr. Robert Cvornyek, we explored the powerful legacy of Boston’s unsung heroes—those whose […]