CONTACT & CONNECTION

Gridiron Diaspora is an independent documentary project currently in production.

If you would like to:

• learn more about the book or film

• follow the project’s progress

• inquire about screenings, partnerships, or educational use

• or support the completion of the documentary

we welcome you to connect with us.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Gridiron Diaspora tells the story of Henry McDonald — born in Haiti in 1890, brought to the United States as a child, and one of the earliest Black professional football players in America, before the NFL.

The project explores his life, his silence, and the legacy carried by his family — while restoring a chapter of American sports history long overlooked.

SUPPORT THE PROJECT

Support for Gridiron Diaspora helps fund:

• historical research

• archival access

• interviews

• and post-production

Learn more or support the project here:
🔗 Allyra
🔗 GoFundMe

CREATOR

Jimmy Jacques
Director / Producer, Gridiron Diaspora
Lighthouse Stories LLC