BMore Mighty
Tough Beats, Big Hearts.
ABOUT
In a city fueled by grit and boundless creativity, music producer Mighty Mark leads the charge to preserve and elevate Baltimore club music, a genre that echoes the heartbeat of its people. Through over a decade of archival footage, this documentary follows Mark as he balances his role as a family man, artist, and community leader.
Alongside fellow Baltimore club figures, including producer December Moon, singer Rodney Hollywood, dancer TSU Terry, and filmmaker Larry Whaddup, Mark reveals how the genre has saved lives and united a city. Featuring stories of resilience and passion, this film explores how one man’s vision is inspiring the next generation to carry forward Baltimore’s unique sound and culture.
YEAR 2025
RUN TIME 16:26 Min
EMAIL salkhoori71@gmail.com Website: https://www.instagram.com/sadeq.alkhoori/
CAST & CREW CREDITS
DIRECTOR-PRODUCER Sadeq Alkhoori
CINEMATOGRAPHER Sadeq Alkhoori, Hussain Alshola
EDITOR Sadeq Alkhoori
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS Aayush Agarwal
PARTICIPANTS
Mighty Mark | Larry Whaddup | December Moon | Rodney Hollywood | TSU Terry | TT the Artist | Lariyah Caudle
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Music has always been more than just sound; it is a vessel for history, identity, and communal expression. Growing up, I heard various stories about my grandfather, a maestro in the Omani Opera. Although he passed away weeks before I was born, his legacy planted a seed in me, a profound curiosity about the way music anchors us to our roots and helps us express who we are. Over the years, I have explored music not just as a listener but through practice and theory, realizing how it connects people, builds communities, and bridges personal and collective histories.
When I discovered Mighty Mark’s story, I was immediately drawn to how Baltimore club music embodies these same themes. Mark’s journey from his beginnings in the Baltimore Cherry Hill neighborhood to becoming a pioneer in the city’s club music scene mirrors the resilience and creativity of the community he represents. Baltimore club music is more than just a sound, it is a cultural movement, a voice for a city often overlooked, a powerful means of connecting people across generations.
My goal in making this film is to highlight how one person’s artistry can elevate an entire community. Through Mark’s story, I want to show the audience the humanity, grit and passion behind Baltimore club music while inspiring conversations about the ways art can unify and sustain us. This is not just a documentary about music, it is about identity, belonging, and the enduring legacy of a sound that defines a city.
DIRECTOR BIO
Sadeq Alkhoori is an Emirati filmmaker and Fulbright scholar, who earned his BA from NYU Abu Dhabi and his MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Among other credits, he has directed The Son of a Lost Father, a poignant Emirati story about identity and belonging, and Before the Mourning, an introspective fictional film rooted in the life of a painter from Baltimore.
His latest documentary, BMore Mighty, unravels the pulse of Baltimore’s club music scene through the lens of local producer, Mighty Mark, focusing on its community-driven spirit and cultural impact. Inspired by the poetic style of Jonas Mekas, the cinematic grandeur of Denis Villeneuve, and the timeless storytelling of Cinema Paradiso, Sadeq combines visual artistry with deeply human narratives in his work.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Sadeq Alkhoori is an Emirati filmmaker and Fulbright scholar, who earned his BA from NYU Abu Dhabi and his MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Among other credits, he has directed The Son of a Lost Father, a poignant Emirati story about identity and belonging, and Before the Mourning, an introspective fictional film rooted in the life of a painter from Baltimore.
His latest documentary, BMore Mighty, unravels the pulse of Baltimore’s club music scene through the lens of local producer, Mighty Mark, focusing on its community-driven spirit and cultural impact. Inspired by the poetic style of Jonas Mekas, the cinematic grandeur of Denis Villeneuve, and the timeless storytelling of Cinema Paradiso, Sadeq combines visual artistry with deeply human narratives in his work.
(Update provided in April 2025)