Shades of Black
Good Duck Productions presents Shades of Black, a powerful documentary series that explores the nuanced realities of Black identity in America. Through thought-provoking storytelling, personal narratives, and historical insights, these films dive deep into the lived experiences of code-switching and racial passing. Shades of Black: Passing in America examines the complexities of racial identity and the impact of passing, while Shades of Black: Code Switching uncovers the ways Black individuals navigate different spaces through language and behavior. These documentaries shed light on the resilience, challenges, and cultural dynamics that shape Black identity today.
Shades of Black the Documentary (2023)
Shades of Black is a powerful short documentary exploring the diverse experiences of Black communities around the world. This film highlights not only the differences, but also the shared similarities of Black individuals through youth, adulthood, and parenthood.
The First Project for Good Duck Productions (40 mins)
Shades of Black; Code Switching (2025)
Shades of Black: Code Switching is a continuation of the original Shades of Black (2023) documentary series. In this follow-up, we dive deeper into the concept of code switching, exploring how Black individuals navigate different cultural and social spaces, both professionally and personally.
20 minute snippet / Click here for the full version (54 mins)
Shades of Black; Passing (2025)
Shades of Black: Passing is a powerful 17-minute short film by Good Duck Productions that explores the complex history of "passing" in America, from the 1800s to the present day. Shades of Black: Passing sheds light on a deeply personal yet widely impactful experience, challenging viewers to reflect on history, identity, and the cost of assimilation.
A quick look into the history of Passing in America. (17 mins)
Shades of Black; Neurodiversity (2025)
In a world that often values conformity, the experiences of those who think and perceive differently can be overlooked, misunderstood, and even marginalized. Neurodiversity, an umbrella term that includes conditions like ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia, offers a different lens through which to see the world. But for many people of color, this lens is clouded by layers of societal expectations, cultural stigmas, and a lack of representation.
A quick look into Neurodiversity in the Black community. (52 mins)
Unforgotten Ties: Ireland, Africa, and America
This powerful new film explores the deep and often overlooked connections between Americans, Black Americans, and the Irish rooted in the transatlantic slave trade and stretching into the heart of modern identity and solidarity.
We spotlight key figures who fought for abolition in Ireland, those whose contributions went unacknowledged, and honor the legacy of Frederick Douglass, whose historic visit to Ireland 180 years ago (in 2025) resonates today.
A story of resilience, identity, and shared humanity that continues to shape our world today. (46 mins.)