True North is a new docuseries about finding belonging at the intersection of people, place, and purpose.
Each True North episode offers viewers an intimate view into the journeys of ordinary people who take uncommon– and often courageous– paths to healing and redemption, guided by an inner voice that tells them this is where they belong.
“Perhaps home is not a place, but an irrevocable condition.”
– James Baldwin
ADDITIONAL EPISODES
There is a universality to True North that speaks to those seeking deeper meaning and self-awareness in an uncertain, volatile world. Viewers will be taken on a visually rich journey in each location with interviews shot against story-specific backdrops that support and inform the narrative. The distinctive nature of each community will be integral to the story, with local art, music, and culture featured prominently. Our cameras will weave the commonplace with the unique as stories evolve from a variety of perspectives, from intimate, simple details of our characters’ daily lives to expansive, panoramic views of individual locations, allowing viewers a bird’s eye view of the universal themes that can impact each of us on a very personal level. Each episode will run approximately 20-24 minutes.
Stories in Production
A Sunny Spot: Where Jazz Flows Like Water - now in production: Up and coming jazz vocalist Sunny Sumter follows her heart and gives up her singing career to raise her children and foster the careers of other up and coming musicians, leading the DC Jazz Fest to grow into a musical powerhouse of international renown, building on the city's rich musical heritage.
Running with the Big Dogs - Upon returning to her native Puerto Rico, Adri Galler-Lastra discovers the island is overrun with abandoned and often abused dogs. There, she finds herself and her life's purpose in building a shelter to rescue and find new homes for the strays in the streets.
Stories such as these occur every day across the country. True North captures them, providing uplifting, authentic content that encourages viewers to broaden their perspective and seek out the lives they were intended to live.
You have the opportunity to help sponsor future episodes, bringing our attention to stories you believe need to be told. Visit our sponsor page to see all of the options!