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Filming 'The First Rosa' in Selma, Alabama { 50 images } Created 24 Sep 2014

See photographs from the week-long filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary film in and near Selma, Ala. Led by Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht, the film tells the untold story of Lutheran educator and church planter Rosa J. Young. Photographs by Erik M. Lunsford, staff photojournalist and writer in LCMS Communications.
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  • Actress Yvette Jones-Smedley, performing in the role of Rosa Young, waits for direction during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary at Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht reviews a playback during filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Hope Lutheran Church near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Film crew members setup for a scene during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary at Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Actress Yvette Jones-Smedley, performing in the role of Rosa Young, receives a microphone from Audio Supervisor Mike Budzik as assistant Amanda Booth (right) helps with setup during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary at Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • The hymn board contrasts against a calendar near the altar of Hope Lutheran Church during 'The First Rosa' filming on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, outside Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Kim Vieker, script supervisor, and her father and director Dr. Ardon Albrecht work together on set at Hope Lutheran Church near Selma, Ala., during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Dr. Ardon Albrecht and Actress Yvette Jones-Smedley review lines during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Hope Lutheran Church near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Ben DeSousa, director of photography, prepares the camera for a scene during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary at Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Ben DeSousa, director of photography, intently watches as actress Yvette Jones-Smedley (far left in rear pew), performing the role of Rosa Young, performs during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary at Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, near Selma, Ala. DeSousa is joined by (L-R) Kim and the Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker and Dr. Ardon Albrecht, director of the film.  LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Al Dowbnia, director of Digital Media Production at The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, operates the camera  during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary at Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Actors Greg Thornton and Kalonji Gilchrist share downtime during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary at Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • A crucifix hangs above the altar of Hope Lutheran Church during 'The First Rosa' filming on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, outside Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Film is played back for review during 'The First Rosa' filming on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Hope Lutheran Church outside Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Children dressed in attire reminiscent of the early 20th century queue for lunch during 'The First Rosa' filming on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Hope Lutheran Church outside Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Ben DeSousa, director of photography (in camera dolly) positions extras during 'The First Rosa' filming on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Hope Lutheran Church outside Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht watches the scene during 'The First Rosa' filming on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, outside Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht consults with actress Jasmine Gatewood, performing the role as a young Rosa Young, during lunch at 'The First Rosa' filming on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Hope Lutheran Church outside Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht consults with his film crew during lunch at 'The First Rosa' filming on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Hope Lutheran Church outside Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • A silk diffuser provides even lighting for the film crew during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at the Old Depot Museum in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Van DuBose applies makeup to Kim Vieker for her role as an extra during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at the Old Depot Museum in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Kim and the Rev. Dr. Jon Vieker dress for the role of extras during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at the Old Depot Museum in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Actors Greg Thornton and Jasmine Gatewood perform during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at the Old Depot Museum in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Actor Greg Thornton, performing the role of Lutheran missionary Nils J. Bakke, gives the sign of the cross to Jasmine Gatewood, an actress performing the role of young Rosa Young, during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at the Old Depot Museum in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Sunset falls on the Old Depot Museum in Selma, Ala., as filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary wraps for the day on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht (left) and Ben DeSousa, director of photography, plan out a scene in the auditorium of Concordia College Alabama before the day's filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary begins on Thursday, September 25, 2014, in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • The Rev. Roosevelt Gray, director of LCMS Black Ministry, leads the film and talent crew in morning prayer before the start of the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Concordia College Alabama in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Yvette Jones-Smedley, performing the role of Rosa Young,  acts in a graduation scene during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Concordia College Alabama in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht (seated) and Ben DeSousa, director of photography, plan out a scene in the auditorium of Concordia College Alabama during the day's filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht (seated) and Ben DeSousa, director of photography, plan out a scene in the auditorium of Concordia College Alabama during the day's filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Actress Yvette Jones-Smedley (seated), performing the role of Rosa Young, receives assistance with makeup during the filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Concordia College Alabama in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Yvette Jones-Smedley, seated and playing the role of Rosa Young, is patted for makeup as assistant Amanda Booth (right) hustles between tasks during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Concordia College Alabama in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Kim Vieker, script supervisor, and her father and director Dr. Ardon Albrecht work together during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Concordia College Alabama in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Ben DeSousa, director of photography, helps install a lighting modifier for a scene on the campus of Concordia College Alabama during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht coaches Jasmine Gatewood, an actress performing the role as young Rosa Young, during the filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Concordia College Alabama in Selma, Ala. On the left, Al Dowbnia, director of Digital Media Production at The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, prepares the camera. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Volunteer Henry Jones (left) watches as Ben DeSousa, director of photography, records a scene on the campus of Concordia College Alabama during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Jasmine Gatewood, an actress performing the role as young Rosa Young, prepares for a scene during filming of 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Concordia College Alabam in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Volunteer Henry Jones pats sound Audio Supervisor Mike Budzik on the back during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Concordia College Alabama in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht congratulates actress Jasmine Gatewood, performing the role as young Rosa Young, at her wrap during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Concordia College Alabama in Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • A damaged stop sign anchors a country dirt road as a film crew (not pictured) prepares a scene during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • A worker removes a street sign with permission as volunteer Henry Jones (rear) watches during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. A railroad sign, better suited for the era of the movie, was temporarily installed. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • An assistant rests on a wooden cross during the long final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Assistant Amanda Booth uses the slate at the beginning of a take with actors dressed as KKK members during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Ben DeSousa, director of photography (left) instructs the driver of a horse for a scene during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala.  LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Actor Greg Thornton, performing the role of Lutheran missionary Nils J. Bakke, looks out from a horse buggy during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Driver Richard Smith guides his horse and buggy during a scene on the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • (L-R) Audio Supervisor Mike Budzik, Director of Photography Ben DeSousa and Cameraman Al Dowbnia run with a horse and buggy for a scene on the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht reviews a scene during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht hugs Actor Greg Thornton, performing the role of Lutheran missionary Nils J. Bakke, after the end of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala.  LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Ardon Albrecht thanks his crew as they wrap on the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Director Dr. Ardon Albrecht scouts a location during the final day of filming for 'The First Rosa' documentary on Thursday, September 25, 2014, near Selma, Ala. The film marks the end of a long and successful career in broadcast and film for Albrecht. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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