Born in Torrington, his truth is marching on…
A community art project celebrating John Brown’s passion for equality
We inform people of truths buried in history: systemic racism, implicit bias, and gender inequality.While these tenacious and insidious practices are foundational to our culture and degrading cornerstones of our republic, we highlight the US’s foundational beliefs in equality, “All people: created equal. ”We understand that these can be depressing topics, so we use music, comedy, and other arts to create breathing space, levity, and determination to correct the record.
Updates, musings, and probably a lot of videos from
the John Brown Project.
An Award-Winning Documentary Film Project
2023 Awards of Merit for the John Brown Project film and supporting explainer videos.
His Truth Is Marching On was publicly unveiled to a resounding standing ovation at
The Five Points Arts Center, Oct 22, 2022. The John Brown Project has since matured into a stand-alone
501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization.
The John Brown Project had the distinct honor of being featured at the Black History Film Festival in Washington D.C. on February 10th at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema!
The purpose of the film festival is to broaden audiences’ narrative of African American contributions to America’s history. The film festival screens documentaries of unsung African American heroes that aren’t often discussed in history books or revered during Black History Month.
Jacque Williams (left) and Dan Morrison (right) address the audience at the premiere screening on His Truth is Marching On.
The Story Behind The Community Art Project
Culture 4 A Cause spearheaded an initiative to produce a song, music video, and documentary short film for “John Brown’s Body,” the song that became “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
Torrington is the birthplace of John Brown, an important American abolitionist who inspired the song, which was popular among Union soldiers.
John Brown was a relentless antagonist to the institution of slavery—an institution that continues to shape our nation—and his views were formed right here in Torrington.
In the video, Dan Morrison explains the thinking behind the project: what, how, and why we did it.
Culture 4 A Cause spearheaded an initiative to produce a song, music video, and documentary short film for “John Brown’s Body,” the song that became “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
Torrington is the birthplace of John Brown, an important American abolitionist who inspired the song, which was popular among Union soldiers.
John Brown was a relentless antagonist to the institution of slavery—an institution that continues to shape our nation—and his views were formed right here in Torrington.
In the video, Dan Morrison explains the thinking behind the project: what, how, and why we did it.
Music Videos
Two excerpts of the musical documentary short film, His Truth Is Marching On
A film excerpt showing where the blues came from and how it sounds.
A film excerpt showing where rock came from and how it sounds.
John Brown’s Body Remix 2022 – Official Music Video
Was John Brown a Terrorist?
His Truth Is Marching On Film and Music credits
Musicians, in order of appearance:
Clifton Matias (Kichwa/Taino) (Flute)
Rev Angaza Mwando (djembe)
Enzo (vocals, Chorus Angelicus)
Guy Wolff (banjo)
Barbara McGavern (vocals)
Torrington High School Marching Band
Chorus Angelcus’ Gaudeamus
(bass/tenor quintet)
Charles Bickford (guitar)
Ysanne Marshal (vocals)
Johnny Davis (piano)
Mick Connolly (bass and drums)
Chorus Angelicus (full choir)
Darlene Battle (vocals)
Keith Leak & New Mercies (vocals)
Lucinda Rowe (vocals)
Mick Connolly (vocals, guitar, bass, and drums)
Jacque Williams (vocals, rap)
Peter Pobuda (rap)
Enzo (vocals, Chorus Angelicus)
The art project was meant to give a sonic boost to the visual arts renaissance in Torrington and NW CT
Partial funding provided by:
The Connecticut Office of the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts
City of Torrington
Torrington Savings Bank
Toth Insurance Agency
Individual Financial Contributors:
Nora Sullivan
Mary Leblanc
Rachel Harrel
Thompzin Tilley
Jennine Lupo
Daniel Yanok
Anonymous (x8)
Tinsley Morrison
Chris Weydeveld
Annelieke Schauer
Nancy McMillan
Mary Parker
Margaret Capen
Nancy Weitz
Stephanie Barksdale
Daniel Morrison
