Giselle Bailey
Directing
Known For

Journey through the history of black representation on television, showcasing how black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions.
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

A searing and timely look at the struggle against rampant discrimination in Nigeria today, as seen through the lens of several bold and charismatic, non-conformist youth who fight to live life out loud. Through social media, celebrity and creative expression, they spark a cultural debate that challenges the ideals of gender conformity and human rights in Nigeria.
The Legend of the Underground
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was a member of the Black Liberation Army and had been a fugitive sought by the U.S. since escaping prison in 1979. Shakur died on September 25, 2025 in Havana, Cuba, where she had received political asylum.
Untitled Assata Shakur Documentary

In the lead up to the next great Kiddy Smile concert, diverse and passionate members of Paris’ glamorous ballroom community break down issues of race, immigrant culture, queer visibility, and free expression in a diverse but also deeply divided contemporary France.
Burn the House Down
This documentary follows the singer Kiddy Smile and his dancing friends, figures of the Parisian ballroom, following the national scandal after their performance during the Garden Party of the Elysée Palace. We immerse ourselves in their daily lives. All of immigrant origin and from the LGBTQI+ community, they assert themselves through their art in the fight against racism, homophobia and sexism. They dance to assert themselves, to free themselves, to assert themselves and to appropriate their identity.