Birthing Stories: Ancient Song

“We train folks to be full spectrum doulas and support individuals through their reproductive health choices and their bodily autonomy, and making sure pregnant people's voices are heard.” -Chanel Porchia-Albert, founder of Ancient Song
Chanel is providing doula training tailored to the unique needs of women of color, those who are facing housing and food insecurity, and survivors of intimate partner violence.
This video is one of two short documentaries that shows what is possible when we listen to and act on the wisdom of birthing people. Learn more: rwjf.org/BirthingStories
A special thanks to Ancient Song Doula Services and Janelle Naomi Rouse and Family.
Film Credits
Creative Featuring: Chanel Porchia-Albert, Janelle Naomi Rouse
People's Television
Production Company: People's Television
Executive Producer: Nicholas Bruckman, Ryder Haske, Breanne Hiser, Lizzy Coplin, Kat Roman
Producers: Chantel Simpson; Kat Roman
Director: Geneva Peschka
Production Support: Jenna Beshera
New York Production
Directors of Photography: Safiyah Chiniere, Erin Collett, Kalyn Jacobs
1st Assistant Camera, DIT: Gleydi Santana
Gaffer: Moe LaRena
Grip: Dot Perryman
Sound Recordists: Robyn Huey, Anastasia Goldberg, Steve Souryal
Stills Photographer: Noemie Tsinanga
Production Assistant: Sydney Josephat
Washington, DC Production
Director of Photography: Camille Toussaint, Ryder Haske
Post Production
Post Supervisor: Nick Trenum
Post Producer: Kat Roman
Editors: Nick Trenum, Tiffany Taveras, Moises Oliveria, Sarah Jacobson, Halima Abedin
Graphics Editor: Moises Oliveria
Assistant Editor: Halima Abedin
Sound Editor: Steve Souryal
Colorsit: Ulysses Adams
RWJF
Digital Associate, Hope Rohrbach
Creative Lead: Nick Fabiani
Communications Consultant: Jessica Mark
Senior Program Officer: Monique Shaw
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WITH WALFER , ANYBODY IS BLESSED

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Thank you for all you do❤❤❤❤❤❤birth justice -Im gonna remember that phrase.

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Incredible work Chanel and Ancient Song!

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Six children beautiful

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Beautiful work ❤