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We Are the Dream

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Preserve the History. Expand the Reach.

We Are the Dream is an independent documentary and historical project preserving the story behind San Antonio's Martin Luther King Jr. March — from its grassroots beginnings on the city's East Side to its growth into the nation's largest annual MLK March.

As we approach the 40th anniversary of the City's formal involvement with the march in 2027, we are building relationships with businesses, foundations, educational institutions, cultural organizations and community partners who recognize the importance of preserving this history and helping it reach wider audiences.

This is more than an opportunity to support a film. It is an opportunity to help document a significant piece of American civil rights history while expanding access to the stories, people and lessons behind it.

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Why This Matters

More Than an Opportunity
to Support a Film

Hundreds of thousands of people recognize the San Antonio MLK March. Far fewer know the people, neighborhoods and community struggles that created it.

The 40th anniversary of the City-supported march in 2027 creates a rare opportunity to preserve that history while public attention is focused on the march. We Are the Dream is making sure the story behind the march — and the people who built it — are not lost to time.

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From the Filmmaker

Why We're Inviting Organizations
to Partner With Us

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More Than One Film

What We Are Building

Partnership support contributes to a body of work that extends well beyond a single film.

Feature Documentary

We Are the Dream

A feature documentary exploring the origins, people and community struggles behind San Antonio's MLK March. Currently in production. Target release: 2027.

Digital Series

Five-Part History Series

A five-part short-form series currently in post-production, designed to precede the documentary release and build national awareness for the history of the march.

40th Anniversary Campaign

400,000 for the 40th

A public-awareness initiative encouraging participation in the January 18, 2027 march, with a goal of 400,000 participants for the 40th anniversary. We Are the Dream is not organizing the official City march.

Screenings & Conversations

Community Screenings

Public and private screenings designed to bring the film to communities, institutions, universities, libraries and cultural organizations across San Antonio and nationally.

Educational Resources

Education Initiative

An educational strategy currently in development, designed to bring the history of the march and San Antonio's Black community to schools, universities, museums and libraries.

Project Platform

mlkmarchsatx.com

The central online home for We Are the Dream, featuring historical content, the film trailer, photo archives, project updates and partner recognition.

How to Get Involved

Ways to Partner With Us

We welcome partnerships of many kinds. Not every partner provides financial support — and every form of meaningful engagement is valued.

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Project Sponsorship

Financial support for production, post-production, archival licensing, distribution, promotion and related project work. Sponsors receive recognition across project platforms and materials, with specifics outlined in the Partnership Deck.

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Screening & Community Partnerships

Sponsor or host a screening of the documentary for your community, organization, employees or constituents. Screenings can be paired with discussions, panels or community engagement events.

03

Educational & Institutional Partnerships

Schools, universities, libraries, museums and educational organizations are invited to explore partnerships around the film, the digital series and the developing educational resources tied to this project.

04

Media & Promotional Partnerships

Media placement, promotional support, interviews, content collaboration and partnerships designed to expand the reach of the documentary and the history it preserves to broader audiences.

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In-Kind & Resource Partnerships

We welcome non-financial partnerships from organizations able to contribute professional services, venues, printing, transportation, travel, equipment, media access, hospitality or other resources that support the project's work. If your organization has something useful to offer, we want to hear from you.

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The Partnership Deck contains current sponsorship tiers, specific benefits and investment levels.

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About the Project Lead

Born Logic Allah

Filmmaker · Historian · Educator

Born Logic Allah is a San Antonio-based filmmaker, historian and educator whose work focuses on documenting Black history, culture and community stories often overlooked in traditional historical narratives. As co-founder of Melaneyes Media, he has spent years producing independent documentary films, educational programs, historical tours and public presentations focused on Black history in San Antonio and beyond.

His documentary work includes Walk on the River, Walk on the River 2.0, High Risk: Black Mothers Protecting Themselves and Their Babies, and Denver Heights: The Heart of the Eastside. We Are the Dream continues that work.

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Common Questions

Partnership FAQ

No. We Are the Dream is an independent historical and documentary project and is not operated by, affiliated with or an official representative of the City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission or the official MLK March events.

We Are the Dream is an independent documentary project led by filmmaker Born Logic Allah — a San Antonio-based filmmaker, historian and educator, and co-founder of Melaneyes Media. Project business and financial operations are managed through BHE.

Partnership contributions support the production, editing, post-production, archival research, archival licensing, sound and music, marketing, distribution, screenings and educational and public engagement work of the project.

No. The Partnership Deck outlines current options and investment levels, but customized partnerships are available. If your organization has a specific interest or capacity that doesn't fit the standard tiers, we welcome a direct conversation.

No. We welcome in-kind contributions, resource partnerships, media partnerships, venue support and other non-financial forms of engagement that meaningfully support the project.

Yes. Screening partnerships are one of the primary ways organizations can participate. Sponsored or hosted screenings can be arranged for community audiences, employees, students, museum visitors or other groups, and can include discussions or panel events.

Yes. Educational and institutional partnerships are a priority. Schools, colleges, universities, libraries and museums are encouraged to reach out. An educational strategy is currently in development and we are actively seeking institutional partners to help shape and support that work.

No. We Are the Dream documents a nationally significant story and is building relationships with organizations both locally and nationally. We welcome partnerships from organizations anywhere in the country.

Partner recognition varies by partnership type and level. Generally, recognition may include credit in the documentary film, visibility on mlkmarchsatx.com, inclusion in project marketing materials, and acknowledgment in screenings and public communications. Please refer to the Partnership Deck for current specifics by tier.

We Are the Dream is being produced as an independent business project. Partnership support should not automatically be represented as a tax-deductible charitable contribution. We recommend that your organization consult with its own advisors regarding the tax treatment of any partnership arrangement. We are not in a position to provide tax advice.

Complete the partnership inquiry form below. This is not an application or a commitment — it simply gives us enough information to understand your organization's interest and begin a conversation. You are also welcome to review the Partnership Deck before or after completing the form.

Get in Touch

Let's Talk

Start a Partnership Conversation

Interested in exploring how your organization could participate in We Are the Dream? Complete the form below. This is not an application or commitment — it simply gives us enough information to understand your interest and begin a conversation.

Submitting this form does not add you to the general We Are the Dream email list unless you subscribe separately. Your information will be used only to follow up on your partnership inquiry.

Review First

The Partnership Deck

Review current partnership levels, benefits, investment opportunities and complete project details.

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