Cole: Bridge to Justice
Is a feature-length documentary chronicling the life and legacy of Donald Cole, a pioneering mathematician and academic leader who challenged institutional injustice and helped reshape higher education. The film explores educational access, Black excellence in STEM, institutional accountability, leadership and resilience, and intergenerational mentorship, telling a Mississippi story with national relevance.
Why This Film Matters Now
National conversations around higher education equity, representation in STEM, institutional memory, and civil rights accountability are accelerating. Cole: Bridge to Justice offers a solution-oriented narrative grounded in leadership, scholarship, and lived experience, positioning sponsors as partners in advancing education and civic engagement.
The Opportunity
The Cole Educational & Community Tour is a statewide impact initiative bringing the film directly to Mississippi communities, featuring 12–20 public screenings across the state, university and HBCU engagements, high school STEM discussions, arts council and community partnerships, corporate and private screenings, and expanded digital distribution.
Projected Reach
3,000–7,500 in-person attendees & 10,000+ digital viewers
Sponsorship Opportunities
The $100,000 impact campaign will support screening logistics and venue costs, travel and production coordination, marketing and public relations, educational materials, event execution, and digital outreach, with opportunities for sponsors to play a key role in bringing this work to communities across Mississippi.
Presenting Impact Sponsor — $40,000+
- “Presented by” credit at all screenings
- Logo placement before film
- Featured in press & media
- Speaking opportunity at screenings
- 3 private screenings (staff/clients)
- Co-branded educational study guide
Regional Education Sponsor — $20,000
- Prominent logo at all tour events
- Recognition across marketing materials
- 1 hosted community screening
- Staff/client ticket allocation
Community Dialogue Sponsor — $5,000–$10,000
- Logo recognition at select screenings
- End-credit acknowledgment
- Inclusion in promotional materials
Impact Alignment
This initiative advances STEM workforce pipeline visibility, diversity in higher education leadership, Mississippi cultural preservation, and intergenerational dialogue.
Contact Information
Antonio Tarrell & Castel V. Sweet Film Directors & Producers
Antonio Tarrell Films
662-643-0282 | antoniotarrellfilms@gmail.com | www.antoniotarrellfilms.com
Credits:
Created with images by vadosloginov - "A diverse group of college students collaborates on a robotics project in a campus lab during their evening study session" • wittayayut - "STEM education.,Science Technology Engineering Mathematics.,STEM concept with drawing background.,Hand with pencil writing on education background."