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Oklahoma has consistently ranked among the highest states for incarceration of women in the United States.
A Documentary Series — Oklahoma
Surviving Him
Was Only
the Beginning.
Unheard Voices: Fighting for My Life is a survivor-centered documentary series examining domestic violence, incarceration, and the women fighting to reclaim their voices in Oklahoma.
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About the Documentary
An investigative series
on the price of survival.
Created by Dr. Tamecca Rogers — award-winning filmmaker, journalist, bestselling author, and U.S. Navy veteran — the series examines the criminalization of women who defended themselves against abuse and later became incarcerated.
The pilot episode centers on Tyesha Long, asking the question that haunts every survivor whose story has been reduced to a case file: when the system mistakes survival for guilt, who is left to listen?
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Pilot in Production
Source: Unheard Voices Docuseries — Inspire Expressions Media
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Oklahoma Women Impacted by Domestic Violence
Source: Oklahoma State Dept. of Health — Intimate Partner Violence
700%
More Likely To Be Killed After Strangulation by an Abuser
Why This Matters
The numbers behind the silence.
Behind every statistic is a woman whose story was rewritten by a courtroom that never knew her. These figures are not the conclusion — they are the threshold of the conversation.
77%
Survivors Behind Bars
A staggering majority of incarcerated women report histories of domestic violence, sexual assault, or coercion.
49%
Lifetime Prevalence
Nearly half of Oklahoma women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
OSA
The Oklahoma Survivors' Act
Landmark legislation allowing courts to consider abuse history at sentencing — a step toward survivor-centered justice.
"Survivor-centered justice is not leniency — it is accuracy. It is the act of finally seeing what was always there."
About the Director
Dr. Tamecca Rogers
Filmmaker · Journalist · Bestselling Author · U.S. Navy Veteran
Dr. Tamecca Rogers is an award-winning filmmaker, journalist, bestselling author, and U.S. Navy veteran dedicated to creating powerful, purpose-driven stories that amplify underrepresented voices.
She is the executive producer of the documentary CROWN, a film addressing racial-based hair discrimination, and the creator and executive producer of the award-winning animated series Ameka and Her Magical Crown, which empowers young people to embrace their identity and self-worth.
Through her company, Inspire Expressions Media, and fiscal sponsor, Inspire Foundation, Dr. Rogers develops impactful film, educational, and community-centered initiatives designed to spark conversation, healing, and lasting change.
Production Company
Inspire Expressions Media
Independent media studio producing documentary, narrative, and educational work.
Fiscal Sponsor
Inspire Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting community-centered storytelling and impact.
Meet the Team
The hands behind the lens.
A collective of filmmakers, researchers, and survivors building this series with intention — frame by frame.
Dr. Tamecca Rogers
Executive Producer · On-Screen Narrator · Interviewer
Award-winning filmmaker, journalist, bestselling author, and U.S. Navy veteran leading the series with rigor and grace.
Dr. Tamecca Rogers
Executive Producer · On-Screen Narrator · Interviewer
Tamecca brings two decades of investigative journalism and documentary craft to the helm — guiding interviews with the steadiness of a veteran and the empathy of a survivor advocate.
Key Credits
- ·Lead Interviewer, all episodes
- ·Bestselling author, multiple titles
- ·U.S. Navy veteran
Carmela Hill
Executive Impact Producer · Producer
Architect of the series' community impact strategy and sustained advocacy footprint.
Carmela Hill
Executive Impact Producer · Producer
Carmela designs the partnerships, screening tours, and policy briefings that turn each episode into measurable change long after the credits roll.
Key Credits
- ·Impact strategy lead
- ·Community partnerships
- ·Policy & advocacy outreach
Lena Krivosheyeva
Producer · Editor
Shapes the rhythm of each episode, weaving testimony into cinema.
Lena Krivosheyeva
Producer · Editor
Lena's editorial instinct turns hours of interview footage into restrained, emotionally precise sequences that honor every contributor.
Key Credits
- ·Lead Editor, all episodes
- ·Producing partner
- ·Post-production lead
Nichole Newton
Director of Photography · Camera Operator · Editor
Crafts the series' restrained, painterly visual language.
Nichole Newton
Director of Photography · Camera Operator · Editor
Nichole's camera moves with intention — favoring stillness, available light, and the dignity of the frame over spectacle.
Key Credits
- ·DP, all episodes
- ·Lead camera operator
- ·Additional editing
Gina Wilson
Director of Research & Trauma-Informed Practices
Anchors every interview in care, consent, and clinical rigor.
Gina Wilson
Director of Research & Trauma-Informed Practices
Gina builds the consent frameworks and trauma-informed protocols that govern every contact — from first outreach to final cut approval.
Key Credits
- ·Trauma-informed protocols
- ·Research lead
- ·Consent & ethics review
Erika O
Assistant Director · Lighting Lead
Brings the cinematic tone and on-set discipline that hold the production together.
Erika O
Assistant Director · Lighting Lead
Erika runs the floor with calm authority and shapes the lighting that gives the series its quiet, painterly mood.
Key Credits
- ·1st AD, all episodes
- ·Gaffer / lighting design
- ·On-set production lead
Stephanie Alecia Rose
Audio Lead
Captures the silences as carefully as the words.
Stephanie Alecia Rose
Audio Lead
Stephanie's location sound and post mix preserve the breath, pause, and weight of every testimony — the unspoken half of the story.
Key Credits
- ·Production sound mixer
- ·Post audio mix
- ·Boom & lavalier capture
Ramona Rogers
AI Visuals · Cinematic Reenactments · B-Roll
Translates memory into ethically rendered imagery — interpretive, never invented.
Ramona Rogers
AI Visuals · Cinematic Reenactments · B-Roll
Ramona leads the series' interpretive visuals, working within strict ethical guardrails so AI-rendered scenes illuminate testimony without fabricating it.
Key Credits
- ·AI visuals direction
- ·Cinematic reenactments
- ·B-roll & archival weaving
Tai Mason
Wardrobe Stylist · Brand Partnerships · On-Set Makeup
Defines the visual identity worn by every contributor on camera.
Tai Mason
Wardrobe Stylist · Brand Partnerships · On-Set Makeup
Tai dresses each contributor with care and intention — and brokers the brand partnerships that fund the on-camera look of the series.
Key Credits
- ·Wardrobe styling
- ·On-set makeup
- ·Brand partnerships
Sharla Davis
Locations Manager · Set Decorator · PA
Transforms real Oklahoma spaces into the world of the series.
Sharla Davis
Locations Manager · Set Decorator · PA
Sharla scouts, secures, and dresses every location — turning churches, kitchens, and storefronts into emotionally resonant sets.
Key Credits
- ·Locations management
- ·Set decoration
- ·Production assistance
Marci Sue
Researcher · Location Scout · PA
Threads archival truth through every shot list and call sheet.
Marci Sue
Researcher · Location Scout · PA
Marci pairs archival research with on-the-ground scouting so each shot is rooted in verifiable history and lived geography.
Key Credits
- ·Archival research
- ·Location scouting
- ·Production assistance
Pastor Francetta Mays
Researcher · Craft Services
Holds the spiritual and human center of the production.
Pastor Francetta Mays
Researcher · Craft Services
Pastor Mays brings pastoral care, community memory, and a steady hand to the long days — feeding the crew and grounding the work.
Key Credits
- ·Community research
- ·Pastoral support
- ·Craft services
Rachel L. Farrar, Esq.
Legal Counsel · Farrar & Farrar Law Firm
Provides legal guidance and protections that safeguard the series, its contributors, and its mission.
Rachel L. Farrar, Esq.
Legal Counsel · Farrar & Farrar Law Firm
Rachel brings the legal rigor of Farrar & Farrar Law Firm to the series — advising on contributor rights, releases, and the protections that allow survivors to share their stories safely.
Key Credits
- ·Legal counsel, all episodes
- ·Contributor rights & releases
- ·Farrar & Farrar Law Firm
Charlesetta Rogers
Accountant
Keeps the production's books balanced and every dollar accountable.
Charlesetta Rogers
Accountant
Charlesetta manages the financial backbone of the series — budgets, payroll, and reporting — so the creative team can focus on the work.
Key Credits
- ·Production accounting
- ·Budget & payroll
- ·Financial reporting
Impact Series & Events
Stories that move off screen.
A growing slate of live experiences extending the documentary into the communities it serves.
Calendar
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Signature01 / 11
Voices Unleashed
A Spoken Word & Film Experience
Circle Cinema — Tulsa, OK
A powerful evening of live spoken word, storytelling, and an exclusive trailer and behind-the-scenes screening, creating space for truth, expression, and community dialogue.
Live02 / 11
HER VOICE. HER POWER. LIVE.
A Celebration of Strength, Survival & Sound
An unforgettable all-women concert experience bringing together powerful female artists, spoken word performers, musicians, and changemakers for a night of music, healing, and collective empowerment. More than a concert, HER VOICE. HER POWER. LIVE. creates space for survivors to feel seen, heard, and supported while raising awareness and funds for Unheard Voices: Fighting for My Life. Through music, storytelling, and sisterhood, the event transforms pain into power and reminds every woman in the room that her voice matters.
Honors03 / 11
Voices of Courage
The Greenwood Honors Dinner
An elegant, high-impact dinner on Greenwood honoring domestic violence advocates while raising significant funds and awareness for the Unheard Voices campaign.
Live04 / 11
Her Voice. Their Sound. Live.
Live in Concert
A high-energy concert experience bringing artists and community together to amplify voices through music, culture, and storytelling.
Community05 / 11
Walk for Her Voice
Annual Awareness Walk
A large-scale awareness walk uniting the community in support of survivors and amplifying the mission of Unheard Voices.
Workshop06 / 11
She Fights Back
Self-Defense & Empowerment Workshop
An empowering self-defense experience focused on safety, awareness, and personal strength.
Benefit07 / 11
Pickleball for a Purpose
Charity Tournament
A social, tournament-style fundraiser attracting professionals and community members in a relaxed and engaging setting.
Benefit08 / 11
Dodging Domestic Violence
Community Dodgeball Tournament
A community dodgeball tournament designed to engage teams and organizations in a competitive, awareness-driven fundraiser.
Community09 / 11
The Rise Walk
Community Walk Experience
A fun, community-centered walk experience designed to bring people together in an uplifting and engaging environment focused on connection and support.
Gala10 / 11
She Rose: The Survivors' Runway
Where strength takes center stage
Where strength takes center stage. A powerful fashion experience honoring survivors through storytelling, style, and presence.
Live11 / 11
Voices & Vibes: Ladies of Comedy
A Night of Laughter, Healing & Sisterhood
An unforgettable night of laughter, connection, and unapologetic women's voices taking center stage.
Support the Mission
Fund the voices they tried to silence.
Every contribution underwrites investigation, production, and the survivor-led programming that follows the film into communities.
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Press & Community Impact
A growing chorus of voices.
Documentary in Production ✦Survivor-Centered Justice ✦Oklahoma Survivors' Act ✦Pilot — Tyesha Long ✦Trauma-Informed Filmmaking ✦Voices That Won't Be Silenced ✦Documentary in Production ✦Survivor-Centered Justice ✦Oklahoma Survivors' Act ✦Pilot — Tyesha Long ✦Trauma-Informed Filmmaking ✦Voices That Won't Be Silenced ✦
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Media Coverage
Featured profiles, broadcast interviews, and editorial features — coming soon as the pilot premieres.
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Festival Selections
Submissions in progress to leading documentary festivals across North America.
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Community Partnerships
Standing alongside survivor-led organizations across Oklahoma and beyond.
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Speaking Engagements
Dr. Tamecca Rogers and the team appear at advocacy gatherings, universities, and policy forums.
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Advocacy Organizations
Aligned with statewide and national reform coalitions advancing the Oklahoma Survivors' Act.
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Survivor Resources
Curated, vetted resources for survivors, families, and allies — published with our pilot release.
A Final Word
Voices That
Won't Be Silenced.
Whether you're a survivor, an advocate, a journalist, or simply someone who refuses to look away — there is a place for you in this story.
We'll get back to you within a few business days.