Pink gators

Stories rooted in beauty and curiosity

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Founded by director, producer and writer dream hampton, Pink Gators is a studio committed to brave, beautiful storytelling. 

We make films that create change.

2023 

Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Latto, Saweetie and more provide commentary in this expansive documentary series

Queen Latifah speaking in the documentary "Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop."

Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

Screenshot from the documentary "Freshwater" showing a young girl.

2022 

Freshwater

A short film portrait

Freshwater

2002 

i am ali

A short narrative film  starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Ishmael Butler

Screenshot from the documentary "I am Ali."

i am ali

“A verité snapshot of hip-hop’s golden era.”

It was all a dream

Laurels showcasing film festivals where ‘It Was All a Dream’ was featured, including Tribeca, BlackStar, and Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival.

2012

“Queens,” Theesatisfaction

“Most stylish music video of 2012.” -NPR

Screenshot from THEESatisfaction’s music video "Queens," featuring a group of women sitting together, clapping hands in rhythm.

"Queens," Theesatisfaction

Screenshot from the documentary "Treasure," showing a scene that highlights the film’s focus on Black trans lives and resilience.

2015

Treasure

From Tragedy to Trans Justice, Mapping a Detroit Story

treasure

Screenshot from the documentary "Black August."

2010

Black August

Feature length concert film about political prisoners

black august

2022

we hold these truths

A short film for LA Opera in collaboration with composer Tamar-kali

Screenshot from the documentary "We Hold These Truths."

We hold these truths

Painting for The War on Drugs is an Epic Fail.

Screenshot from the documentary "Treasure," showing a scene that highlights the film’s focus on Black trans lives and resilience.

2016

The War On Drugs Is An Epic Fail

Jay-Z narrates about mass incarceration and drug laws

The War on Drugs is an Epic Fail

Painting for The Truth About the Cash Bail Industry

Screenshot from the documentary "Black August."

2018

The Truth About the Cash Bail Industry

John Legend calls for reform on cash bail

The Truth About the Cash Bail Industry

Painting a protest sign.

2013

We Demand Justice For ReNisha McBridE

A call for justice after Renisha's murder

Screenshot from the documentary "We Hold These Truths."

WE DEMAND JUSTICE FOR RENISHA MCBRIDE

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dream hampton is an award-winning filmmaker and writer. She was Showrunner and Executive Producer on the Emmy-nominated documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, which earned her a Peabody Award. Hers is a practice that combats erasure and exposes the entanglement of art, violence, and power. In 2019, TIME magazine named hampton one of the most influential people in the world.

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