Caeser Pink's documentary films include works in both traditional and experimental styles.
The Bottom Rung is a hard hitting study of poverty in America. The goal of the film is to present an opportunity for the homeless to speak for themselves about the issues that directly impact their lives. Although much is heard about the homeless, rarely are their voices heard.
Shooting was done in cities across the East Coast including New York City, Roanoke, Virginia, Atlanta, Georgia, Nashville, Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana. By allowing the homeless and poverty-stricken to speak for themselves we were able to hear a powerful message that has never been presented to the public. The most articulate of the speakers explained the details of how a system has been created wherein those who make it their business to help the homeless have profited greatly. For the sake of those profits they have structured the system in a way that it assures its continued existence by building roadblocks that keep the homeless from escaping their situation.
Heart Beats Fire is an intense look at the demons and angels that drove young artist Richard Barker to the heights of genius and the depths of self-destruction. Directed by Caeser Pink & Lou Terrier, the film uses an experimental approach to bring the audience into the emotional flow of the story.
Politic America is a documentary short that explores the public's emotional reactions to the issue of flag burning. The film was shot on 16mm film and directed by Caeser Pink and Lou Terrier. The film's climax is an event in which the filmmakers burned a flag on the main street of a small town. The emotional response from random passersby verged on violence as they first accosted the filmmakers, then turned on each other.
Our Daily Bread is a mini documentary about a street theatre protest Caeser presented on Wall Street in New York City.
Strength In Union (currently in production) is an epic documentary series about the history of the American labor movement. Caeser and crew have interviewed over 120 historians, authors, labor leaders, national politicians, union members, and university professors from all across the United States. We are currently seeking funding for post-production expenses to complete the project.