Special Projects

Public education in Milwaukee has long served as a critical support system for children growing up in low-income, under-resourced neighborhoods. But in recent years, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has faced a troubling decline in student attendance and rising concerns about student safety. The lack of resources, staffing shortages, and the daily realities many children face […]

One of the first things Bryant Triplett ever cooked for his mother was a T-bone steak which he delivered to her when she was sick in bed so that she would eat something. Bryant Triplett was 14 when he was killed by an act of gun violence on Dec. 28, 2024, just three days after […]

As I looked at him from across a computer screen, I saw the calm of someone who has lived several different lives. When we asked about his background, he shrugged gently, almost apologetically. “I’ve only been the director for less than three months,” he said, but his path to that office was anything but simple. […]

The first thing Daran Wiley wanted to be was an astrophysicist, according to his mother Rashawn McKenzie. He even dressed as one for a school event one year. “He came home and he was like, ‘Mom, I want to be an astrophysicist and if you don’t know what it means, it’s okay, I can tell […]

Meet Coach Solo, a professional MMA coach and a finish carpenter. He loves to teach all kinds of people, even kids and parents who just want to learn MMA for self-defense or exercise. Short documentary by Michael Rabenn.

Not a lot of people know that most college athletics teams these days have a team of videographers, photographers, and socialmedia managers who help to run all of the creative content. In this short documentary, Stella Nastulski introduces us to the UWM creative team that helps to create content across all athletic teams at UWM. […]

Abraham Yang is the pastor of the Korean Baptist Church in Milwaukee (KBCM). Since his own youth, he has carried a vision for ministry specifically dedicated to young adults. Because the church is a Korean congregation located in Milwaukee, manyKorean international students who study at nearby universities attend the church, some of whom are not […]

The Morning Blend is a local Milwaukee talk show that has shaped, reflected, and connected Milwaukee over nearly two decades. In this short documentary, director Autumn Arbour explores how the hosts got into broadcasting and the passion, challenges, and teamwork that bring each episode to life. Learn how the show came to be, how it […]

Madison Fitzgibbon, a freshman guard for the Milwaukee Panthers women’s basketball team, approaches game day with fresh legs. Still adjusting to the pace and pressure of college athletics, she is continuously learning and curating her approach to the game. In contrast, senior forward Jada Williamson has developed a seasoned rhythm after years of collegiate competition. […]

In this short documentary, Maegan Mansfield introduces us to On The Detail, a professional mobile car detailing service company run by four individuals in Kansas City, MO, and the surrounding areas. On The Detail was created less than a year ago, and over that year, they’ve gained over 50 five-star reviews and detailed over 50 […]

Kurt Knowski is a Lieutenant at the Port Washington Police Department, where he has served for the last 25 years. Being a police officer wasn’t his original career goal. Police departments insmall towns, such as Port Washington, WI, have different challenges and positives than the average person might suspect.

Jesse Cabuyadao is a Navy Veteran who was originally born in the Philippines; after immigrating to the US as a child and growing up in Hawaii then the South side of Chicago, he eventually enlisted in the Navy. After serving and earning the title Chief Petty Officer, he decided to buy some land in the […]