He Looked Beyond My Faults

Jazmine holds space for Ms. Lorraine as she shares her story of substance abuse, inspiring a conversation about grace and self-acceptance. Meanwhile, back in the 70s, a younger Lorraine confesses her substance abuse to Ella, generating a difficult impasse between the two. 

Note to listener: This edition has been mixed in Atmos Binaural audio to create a deeply immersive spatial soundscape. For optimal experience, please use headphones. Thank you for joining us—we hope you enjoy this revolutionary sonic journey!

Red for Revolution was created, written, and directed by Jana Naomi Smith; with sound design, audio engineering, mixing, and mastering by Collin Gerald Thomas, music direction, supervision, and production by Tammy L. Hall;  Original Music by Tammy L.  Hall and Jana Naomi Smith and performed by Renée Wilson, Loretta Devine, and Jordan Hull featuring the Red for Revolution band, Tammy L. Hall on piano, Kofy Brown on electric Bass, Ruth Davies on acoustic Bass, Ruthie Price on drums, Kristen Strom on saxophone and flute, and Vicki Randle on percussion.

Cover Art Design by Shefon N. Taylor; Associate Produced by Adrian Snegg, Jordan Hull, and Vanessa E. Williams, Creative Produced by Liz McBee, Jana Naomi Smith, Renée Wilson, and Tammy L. Hall, executive produced by Renée Wilson, Jana Smith, & Meta Mana Media, and produced by Liz McBee.

The Red for Revolution team would like to thank each person who helped bring this project to life. Please visit redforrevolution.com for the complete credit and gratitude list. 

This audio drama was recorded under the SAG-AFTRA 2020 New Media Principal Performer Contract. 

Episode 4 Cast:
Jordan Hull a s Jazmine James
S. Epatha Merkerson as Ella Ali (Present Day)
Loretta Devine as Lorraine Giovanni (Present Day)
Renée Wilson as Lorraine Giovanni (1970s)
Rutina Wesley as Ella Ali (1970s)
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Delores Ali
Danny Glover as Howard Ali
Caro Guzman as Kathy
David Alan Graf as Dean McKenna
Xavier Miles Temple as Robber
adrienne maree brown as series sonic guide 

Music Featured:
“He Looked Beyond My Fault”
Written by Dottie Rambo
Performed by Loretta Devine
Courtesy of Tomorrowland Music, Designer Music, Brandee-Vah Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing 

For Radiotopia Presents, Yooree Losordo is the Managing Producer. Audrey Mardavich is the Executive Producer.