The Extraordinary Library Adventure
An unforgettable, incredible, wondrous adventure.
ABOUT
TELA™ is a series intended to introduce students to the many extraordinary figures throughout history. Malcolm Baxter must go to Mr. West to retrieve the magical keys to sneak inside the library after hours by ten o’clock, when the Doors of History™ open. Once there, the audience will follow Malcolm through the Doors of History™ on THE UNFORGETTABLE, INCREDIBLE, WONDROUS, ADVENTURE™ with a curiosity as to what will be discovered next.
The Extraordinary Library Adventure™ has something for anyone with a love for libraries or a passion for history. Whether you’re a student just learning about history, a parent or teacher trying to get a child interested in history, or a grandparent who grew up during the film’s historical moment, this will provide an incredible adventure for you. In particular, this first episode of the series will connect with African American audiences eager for stories about their people’s remarkable achievements in science and medicine.
YEAR 2020
RUN TIME 20:00 min
EMAIL tbarriteau@mica.edu Website: https://extraordinarylibrary.com/
CAST & CREW CREDITS
DIRECTED BY Travis Kevin
SCREENPLAY BY Travis Kevin
PRODUCED BY Travis Kevin
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Menghuan Yang
ASSISTANT DP Wei Chen Lou
PRINCIPAL CAST Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis | Andre Peterson | Matthew Thomas | William Tucker | Wes Butts
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
I served as a librarian for Prince George’s County Public Schools prior to attending MICA.
As an educator I know just how hard it is to get students interested in learning, particularly in the areas of history and library media.
Students tend to find these two subjects boring. The Extraordinary Library Adventure™ creates a bold, new, and exciting venue for students to learn and become excited about the library.
DIRECTOR BIO
I served as a librarian for Prince George’s County Public Schools prior to attending MICA. As an educator I know just how hard it is to get students interested in learning, particularly in the areas of history and library media. Students tend to find these two subjects boring. The Extraordinary Library Adventure™ creates a bold, new, and exciting venue for students to learn and become excited about the library.
FILM AND PRODUCTION STILLS
AWARDS
FULL FILM
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
I served as a librarian for Prince George’s County Public Schools prior to attending MICA. As an educator I know just how hard it is to get students interested in learning, particularly in the areas of history and library media. Students tend to find these two subjects boring. The Extraordinary Library Adventure™ creates a bold, new, and exciting venue for students to learn and become excited about the library.
(Update provided in May 2020)