Our Story
We create documentaries that illuminate the stories of our culture, bringing the past into conversation with the present. Our work invites you to experience history not as something distant, but as a living force that shapes who we are and where we're going. We offer a rich and immersive experience that causes us to pause and reimagine our place in the world.
As we move into narrative production, expect contemporary stories that explore the complexity of intergenerational relationships. Our work reveals deeper connections between generations, expanding our understanding of identity, legacy, and the knowledge that is passed forward through lived experience. Lead by Rita Coburn, an award-winning writer, producer and director.
"We have a proven track record of taking each project from idea development to completion. Our goal is always to assist you in making a good story a great story!"
-RC
Our Work
Our clients enjoy personalized attention. Each team is especially crafted for the needs of your project. We work for you behind the scenes to bring unforgettable stories to your target audience. From idea through development, your story becomes our story. Our clients are legacies and we're all in for the long term.
"We are boutique in the sense that each client that comes in receives personalized attention and big box in the sense that we strive to be at the fingertip of your entire public."
- RC
W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause
From post-Emancipation America to Ghana, Rebel with a Cause follows W.E.B. Du Bois’ life, revealing the scholar-activist whose ideas on race and justice resonate over a century later.
Discover an international singer who captivated royalty in Europe and defied the conscience of 1939 America.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World In Her Hands
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
The iconic writer, poet, performer and activist who overcame the Jim Crow south and devastating abuse becoming one of our culture’s greatest voices. Rare footage and never-before-seen photos unveil a public and personal life that intersected with some of the most profound moments in recent American history.
Known as “Chin”, this New York Italian-American mobster was a boss American Mafia was boss of the Genovese crime family from 1981 to 2005.
Vincent "Chin" Gigante Mafia Crime Documentary
Apollo Live! BET's Music Variety Show
For over 75 years, aspiring performers from all over the country have come to New York to showcase their talents and take a shot at stardom on Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater.
Oprah Radio
Developed and produced compelling programming that brought some of the most influential voices of our time directly to listeners. Among featured hosts the legendary poet and author Maya Angelou, spiritual teacher and author Marianne Williamson, and renowned life-organization expert Peter Walsh.
Maya Angelou's Black History Month Specials
As African Americans continue to be acknowledged by their communities, our country and internationally, these hour-long Black History Month radio program was produced by RCW Media Productions, Inc. and distributed to more than 300 public radio stations by Public Radio International.
Our Team
Rita Coburn
CEO
A Peabody Award–winning producer, writer, and director her work across film, television, radio, and digital media brings the voices and histories of Black culture vividly to life. She co-directed and co-produced the acclaimed documentary Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and received a 2017 Peabody Award. She later directed and produced Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands(2022), which earned a 2023 Christopher Award. Coburn is currently the writer, producer, and director of W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause, an American Masters documentary for PBS premiering in 2026. A sought-after speaker and cultural commentator, she has appeared at universities and international forums in Paris, London, Cape Town, Nova Scotia, and Amsterdam, including Columbia University’s Global Center in Paris.
She also hosts the weekly podcast Our Truth, Our History, Our Story, available on YouTube and expanding digital platforms, continuing her mission to preserve and share the stories that shape our collective history.
Andrew T. Carr
Executive Producer
Carr’s expertise in budget management, grant compliance, and institutional partnerships helped secure $400,000 toward W. E. B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause, film’s $1.5 million budget. He also played an important leadership role behind the scenes on Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands, supporting the film’s development and financial oversight. Andrew T. Carr brings more than two decades of experience in finance, strategy, and education to film production, combining financial rigor with strategic insight and cultural awareness. With 17 years on Wall Street and more than 15 years in higher education, he serves as Associate Professor of Business and Finance at Aurora University, where he teaches finance and economics. Carr is the author of Principles of Financial Management, designed to help students understand key concepts such as budgeting, forecasting, and valuation.
With advanced degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Springfield, Carr works closely with director Rita Coburn and a team of scholars and creatives to support storytelling that is both culturally resonant and fiscally sound.
Christine Coburn Whack
Communications Director, RCW Media Productions
Associate Producer of Music & Marketing, W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause
Christine Whack serves as Communications Director for RCW Media Productions and Associate Producer of Music & Marketing for W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause. A communications strategist, podcast editor, and social media specialist, she leads strategic messaging, marketing communications, and audience engagement initiatives that amplify the company’s mission-driven storytelling. On W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause, Whack oversaw music coordination and contributed to the film’s marketing strategy, helping shape its public presence and audience reach.
She is the Founder and Managing Director of CCW Worldwide, a consulting firm specializing in marketing strategy, podcast production, and communications management for public speakers, arts organizations, and thought leaders. Previously, she served as Director of Social Media & Content Manager for Caged Bird Legacy, LLC (MayaAngelou.com), where she helped expand the brand’s digital reach to 6.8 million followers and subscribers.