The Story Behind True To Yourself

Composed by: Nicole Keeton and Sara Edens

We chose this theme in effort to capture the essence of individualism. Both of our "I Am" poems, include things that make up who we are, how we feel, and what we believe. We wanted our video to focus on the special things that make us individuals. The majority of our video captures the heart of downtown Hattiesburg. We took several still photographs of old buildings that displayed unique characteristics which complimented our theme. We also shot several short videos in selected areas downtown that we felt appropritate. Our original plan was to shoot most of our video at the train station and on the tracks. Instead, we found a variety of unique buildings, alleways, restaraunts, sculptures, and objects that intrigued us. We also included photographs of children from Swaziland, Africa. These photgraphs reflect specific lines from our poems. We are preparing to close a chapter in our book that has educated and prepared us for the future. I am now ready to embark upon a new journey, and I am excited to know that the future holds limitless possibilties for Sara and myself.

"True to Yourself"