The Movement

About Us

Corey Lankford
Film Director

Corey Lankford is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he grew up and began his love of the stage and film. He studied Theater Communications under Professor Harvey Johnson at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa and continued his artistic pursuits in theater. He created a new style of immersive, interactive stage theater for several years and wrote and directed many original stage plays. After some time, he transitioned from stage to film and is excited about embracing international and national screens with original and heart touching films. Through the lens of these compelling narratives, the film aims to ignite conversations, provoke thought, and mobilize communities.

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Syreeta Gordon
Executive Producer

Syreeta’s journey into the world of birth support began with a personal revelation. Her own experience as a mother navigating the complexities of pregnancy and childbirth ignited a passion within her—a passion to ensure that no woman would have to face the challenges alone. This passion evolved into Kangaroo Birthing & Maternity Concierge, a doula service that seeks to empower women through informed choices, compassionate care, and unwavering support.


As a birth doula, Syreeta found herself at the intersection of intimate narratives and systemic issues within the maternity care system. Witnessing firsthand the disparities faced by Black women during pregnancy and childbirth, she recognized the need to amplify these stories on a broader scale.

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In the heart of Pittsburgh, a team of birth workers, lay mothers and health professionals and one dedicated filmmaker is embarking on a powerful journey to unveil the untold stories surrounding maternal health, focusing particularly on the challenges faced by Black women.

The narrative begins with the personal journeys of Black mothers in Pittsburgh, each story a testament to the resilience and strength required to navigate the perilous landscape of pregnancy and childbirth in the face of stark racial inequities

These intimate stories will serve as the heartbeat of the documentary, providing a raw and unfiltered look into the triumphs and tribulations of motherhood within marginalized communities.

Through their eyes, the film aims to dissect the deeply ingrained biases and institutional barriers that contribute to the alarming disparities in maternal health outcomes. Their testimonies will weave together a narrative that exposes not only the struggles but also the heroism within the healthcare community, as professionals strive to provide the best care despite the prevailing challenges.

The film is poised to be a rallying cry for a future where every mother, regardless of her background, can experience the joy of childbirth without the shadows of disparity looming overhead. Her Dream will be full filled….

Her Dreams is more than a documentary; it is a call to action, a plea for empathy, and a demand for change. Through the lens of these compelling narratives, the film aims to ignite conversations, provoke thought, and mobilize communities towards a collective commitment to dismantling the systemic barriers that perpetuate racial disparities in maternal health.

As a birth doula I found myself at the intersection of intimate narratives and systemic issues within the maternity care system. Witnessing firsthand the disparities faced by women that look like me during their most vulnerable time. It was an inner call that the voices of black women needed to be amplified. We have a right to birth our families as we dreamed....

Syreeta Gordon -Birth Doula & Her Dreams Producer