“Termite: A Baltimore Story” is a powerful short documentary honoring the life and work of Baltimorean Kin Lane Brown, and it will premiere with two showings at The Peale, Baltimore’s Community Museum on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Brown, a beloved Baltimore resident and advocate for the Cherry Hill community, is known as “Termite,” and for more than five decades she has been a force for good in her neighborhood. A Muslim American mother, grandmother, and trusted community leader, she has worked relentlessly to uplift Cherry Hill: the place she has called home her whole life.
This short documentary chronicles the impact of her decades-long advocacy, from mediating neighborhood disputes and welcoming new tenants to delivering meals to families facing food insecurity. The movie honors her service and determination, and the ways in which she has become an essential pillar of the neighborhood and an inspiration to the larger city of Baltimore.
The film is produced by WGF Studio in collaboration with cinematographer Kirby Griffin of Six Point Pictures. After each screening on Nov. 8, filmmakers Whitney Frazier and Griffin will discuss the making of the film and the significance of honoring Baltimore’s grassroots heroes. Brown will join the discussions, as will John Suau, executive director of The Peale.
The first showing is at 3:30 p.m. and the second showing is at 6 p.m., each followed by a discussion. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. The Peale is located at 225 Holliday St., Baltimore, MD.
