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‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’ Documentary in the Works at Neon

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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterNeon has signed on to produce “Seeking Mavis Beacon,” a documentary that investigates the disappearance of one of the most influential black woman in technology.Jazmin Jones, a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, is directing the film.

Beacon’s computer software program helped define the digital age by teaching a generation to type.“Neon has been a perfect home for this project,” Jones said in a statement. “They understood our positionality as Black femmes and share our interest in disrupting traditional documentary form.

The trusting relationship we have with Neon has exceeded my expectations of the possibilities for a first time Black queer nonbinary filmmaker — it’s been a blessing.”Neon will produce alongside Guetty Felin, an independent filmmaker, teacher, film curator and co-founder of the multicultural film company BelleMoon Productions.

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