Things That Matter: Chris Schwedtmann, Faith on Film

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Faith on Film: Documenting Columbia’s Black Churches

Join us for the Things That Matter speaker series as Chris Schwedtmann shares a preview of his powerful documentary exploring the history and enduring legacy of eight African American churches in Columbia, Missouri. Their stories are not just history. They are living legacies of faith, resilience, and community.

Through interviews, research, and storytelling, this work brings forward voices and histories that deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.

Chris Schwedtmann is a professional videographer specializing in cinematic, documentary-style storytelling that highlights personal narratives. In addition to his work with a leading multinational company, he collaborates with local non-profits including Love Columbia, YoungLife, ForColumbia, Magnolia’s Ministry, Columbia Women’s Ministry, Coyote Hill, City of Refuge, and Lizzy’s Walk of Faith. His passion for storytelling extends into independent documentary work focused on community history and lived experience.

Things That Matter is a free, conversational-style speaker series hosted monthly at the Montminy Gallery inside the Boone County History & Culture Center in Columbia, Missouri. Designed to spark meaningful conversations, the series features real people sharing stories that connect us to our community’s past and present.