Mercedes Kane, a captivating storyteller, is perpetually enthralled by the intricacies of the human experience and the diverse methods employed to delve into and convey that experience. Her most recent directorial endeavor, What Remains: The Burning Down of Black Wall Street, premiered in 2021, shedding light on the 1921 Tulsa race massacre. This feature-length documentary, which garnered widespread acclaim, was awarded a number of honors, including audience awards and Best Documentary Feature.
Mercedes' previous cinematic endeavors include Breakfast at Ina's, a critically acclaimed documentary that premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival before being acquired by American Public Television. The film has been showcased at numerous film festivals and educational screenings across the nation, earning a multitude of accolades.
Prior to her work on Breakfast at Ina's, Mercedes produced Banana Season in 2018, directed Today We Saw the Face of God in 2012, and directed Hearts of Hope in 2009. She also served as an associate producer on Chicago Heights, a film that received the distinction of being named "One of the Best Art Films" of the year by the renowned film critic Roger Ebert.
In recent years, Mercedes has been directing ART & PEP, a project currently in post-production, amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic. Additionally, she has been co-parenting two children, an experience that has instilled in her a profound sense of confidence, leading her to believe that she can accomplish almost anything.
