Before They Tell Our Stories

Name: Before They Tell Our Stories
Director: Brandon Smith
Released: 2025-09-27
Cast: Christina Chala, Frankie Giangarra, Vanessa Granobles

Where higher education meets impact

2025 · 10 min

Medgar Evers College, a historic Black institution in Brooklynâs vibrant Caribbean community, has long stood as a symbol of diversity and resilience. Yet LGBTQ+ students and faculty have often struggled to find true safety and acceptance on campus. This film shares their powerful coming-out stories, celebrating the fullness of queer lives and redefining what it means to come out.

Directed by Brandon Smith

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Christina Chala
Frankie Giangarra
Vanessa Granobles

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