A Legend reimagines a classic to reunite families.
Around the world, most if not all of us have not seen our families for so very long. We’ve been separated from the ones that have made us laugh, the ones who’s hugs made us warm, the ones we loved the most. As the world began to open up again, we wanted to inspire families everywhere to reconnect. We wanted to tell them that it’s ok. And what better way to do that, than with the sweet sweet voice of John Legend?
We looked for real families that had been separated, and set out to reunite them. The catch was they had no idea. Which made it all the more sweeter.
This project is a very special one to me. Beyond bringing something good into the world, I had an amazing team of people that I love. I had the opportunity to collaborate with musicians like John Legend and Raphael Saadiq (solid dudes btw), who’s music I’ve always loved. I also had the opportunity to work with my dream director, who I now love.
All of these things are what made this such a great project to be a part of. But what I will never forget for the rest of my life and career, what will forever be burned into my mind, is the first time I set foot on set and I saw a production crew of so many people of color. The first time in my career.
This is the change I feel honored to be a part of. This is the change we should all feel honored to be a part of.
Credits
Agency / CP+B
Director / Savanah Leaf
DP / Norm Li
Editor / Ari Tomasettig
Music / I Can See Clearly Now - John Legend
Client / Vrbo