In the Nation
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
Top 5
State for Women Killed by Men
Source: Violence Policy Center, When Men Murder Women (2020)
700%
More Likely To Be Killed After Strangulation by an Abuser
Source: Glass et al., Journal of Emergency Medicine (2008)
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.
Survivors Behind Bars
A staggering majority of incarcerated women report histories of domestic violence, sexual assault, or coercion.
Lifetime Prevalence
Nearly half of Oklahoma women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
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.
Fiscal Sponsor
Carmela Hill Entertainment LLC
Entertainment company partnering on production financing and impact distribution.
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.
Carmela Hill
Executive Impact Producer · Producer
Architect of the series' community impact strategy and sustained advocacy footprint.
Nichole Newton
Director of Photography · Camera Operator · Editor
Crafts the series' restrained, painterly visual language.
Gina Wilson
Director of Research & Trauma-Informed Practices
Anchors every interview in care, consent, and clinical rigor.
Erika O
Assistant Director · Lighting Lead
Brings the cinematic tone and on-set discipline that hold the production together.
Stephanie Alecia Rose
Audio Lead
Captures the silences as carefully as the words.
Ramona Rogers
AI Visuals · Cinematic Reenactments · B-Roll
Translates memory into ethically rendered imagery — interpretive, never invented.
Tai Mason
Wardrobe Stylist · Brand Partnerships · On-Set Makeup
Defines the visual identity worn by every contributor on camera.
Sharla Davis
Locations Manager · Set Decorator · PA
Transforms real Oklahoma spaces into the world of the series.
Marci Sue
Researcher · Location Scout · PA
Threads archival truth through every shot list and call sheet.
Pastor Francetta Mays
Researcher · Craft Services
Holds the spiritual and human center of the production.
Rachel L. Farrar, Esq.
Legal Counsel · Farrar & Farrar Law Firm
Provides legal guidance and protections that safeguard the series, its contributors, and its mission.
Charlesetta Rogers
Accountant
Keeps the production's books balanced and every dollar accountable.
Impact Series & Events
Stories that move off screen.
A growing slate of live experiences extending the documentary into the communities it serves.
Calendar
Dates with a burgundy dot have an event. Click a date to filter the list below.
Honors01 / 09
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.
Live02 / 09
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.
Community03 / 09
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.
Workshop04 / 09
She Fights Back
Self-Defense & Empowerment Workshop
An empowering self-defense experience focused on safety, awareness, and personal strength.
Benefit05 / 09
Pickleball for a Purpose
Charity Tournament
A social, tournament-style fundraiser attracting professionals and community members in a relaxed and engaging setting.
Benefit06 / 09
Dodging Domestic Violence
Community Dodgeball Tournament
A community dodgeball tournament designed to engage teams and organizations in a competitive, awareness-driven fundraiser.
Community07 / 09
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.
Gala08 / 09
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.
Live09 / 09
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.