Speaking Engagements

Thank you for your presentation. I never knew how interesting cemeteries could be! — S. Fanger

“It’s easy to say that our community here at Mission Hill absolutely enjoyed Roberto Mighty’s presentation on Why We Love Cemeteries. From history to horticulture, the audience learned a great deal as to the importance of cemeteries both for the dead and for the living. Roberto made this sometimes morbid topic into one of great interest through his enthusiasm to share what he’s learned with others. We’re so appreciative!” - Amy Layton, Boston Public Library, Parker Hill Branch

We were all mesmerized and appreciated the time to ask questions." Fran Colletti  Executive Director ,  Facing History and Ourselves New England

Roberto Mighty gives engaging speeches, guest lectures, screenings/artist talks and master classes. 

October 5, 2024: Screening/Public speaking at Parker Hill Branch, Boston Public Library

September 23, 2024: Screening/Speech at Facing History and Ourselves

September 19, 2024: Screening/Workshop at Clark University

July, 18 2024: Speech at Mayor’s Press Conference: Awarded grant by City of Boston/Mellon Foundation for an original augmented reality project in a colonial-era graveyard, “We Were Here Too”

June 27, 2024: Artist residency project featured at American Public Gardens Association annual convention at Mount Auburn Cemetery

April 9, 2024: Screening/Speech at Harvard Extension School, Digital Media Capstone Design Studio

April, 2024: Filming begins for Season 3 of “getting dot OLDER” for PBS online and PBS TV stations nationwide

July 20, 2023: Screening/Speech at Northeastern University “Interviewing Techniques for Documentary Filmmaking & Journalism”

June 7, 2023: Screening/speech at Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville, KY

May, 2023: Season 2 of “getting dot OLDER” premieres on PBS online and Public Television Stations nationwide

February, 2023: Season 2 of “World’s Greatest Cemeteries” premieres on PBS online and Public Television Stations nationwide

September 28, 2022 Screening/Lecture, Boston University Creative Producing Class

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 "Legacy of Love" Documentary Screening with Filmmaker Roberto Mighty on Zoom

Wellesley Free Library

Thursday, January 13, 2022 Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Audience:  ADULT 

https://wellesleyfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/8556592 

Join us for a virtual screening of "Legacy of Love" and live Q&A with filmmaker Roberto Mighty. “Legacy of Love”, a 2020 documentary film by Roberto Mighty, hosted by EMMY- award winning newscaster Reverend Liz Walker, is about how Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott met in 1952, fell in love, dreamed a new world together, and resolved to dedicate their union to the civil rights movement. No matter what the cost. The film was funded by King Boston and The Boston Foundation. The film ends with brief commentaries by Boston-area religious and community leaders, representing Christian, Jewish and Moslem houses of worship; and political/community leaders who are Asian-American (Michelle Wu!), African-American, Latin-American and majority. The WGBH-TV public television premier was in August 2020. Since then, Producer Roberto Mighty and the film have been requested by college, school, library and community groups across the USA. In 2021, the National Educational Telecommunications Association announced they will make "Legacy of Love" available to public television stations around the country.

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Creating Public TV Shows with Roberto Mighty

https://newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/8491297 

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Audience:  ADULT  
Join filmmaker, Roberto Mighty, for a session in which he will talk about the process of creating and producing his three new TV shows that are airing nationwide on public television. Learn why World’s Greatest Cemeteries, getting dot OLDER and Legacy of Love are all labors of love for this former college professor who is a former Newton resident!

 Roberto Mighty, MFA, is America’s first Artist-in-Residence at a National Historic Landmark cemetery, where he produced 29 short films about diverse historical figures, horticulture, landscape and funerary iconography. Roberto is also Host/Producer of getting dot OLDER, his new 13 episode, half hour public television series about baby boomers across America -- slated for release by APT in January, 2022 . Roberto’s historical documentary about Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King, Legacy of Love, was broadcast on WGBH in 2020. He is Founder and Principal of Celestial Media LLC, a new Film/TV/Multimedia studio specializing in creative, inclusive content for today’s audiences. Visit Roberto's website. 

"We are so lucky to have had Roberto Mighty come to speak to our class. He was incredibly engaging and so generous to share his time and his many amazing experiences with us. In addition to sharing his journey, he spoke about embracing technology and social media, and committing to doing what one loves. We couldn’t be more grateful for his visit. Thank you Roberto!" Alexandra Seckar-Bandow, Harvard Extension School, Digital Media Capstone Design Studio

"It was a very interactive learning experience for me in terms of watching a documentary. It was an added bonus to talk and share my thoughts about Legacy of love with the director Roberto himself. It was refreshing to see Martin Luther King's other side through his family life with Coretta and her influence on his activism. Alex did a fine job hosting the session!"  Pooja Bambha Arora, PhD, Instructor, Communication Skills Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI 

“What a thrill and honor to have filmmaker Roberto Mighty as a special guest in my Creative Producing class at Boston University. Both the students and I were inspired by his wisdom, his honesty, his drive and his creativity. What's more, I marveled at how he made an indelible impression on each student in such a short time. He even learned their names and their career interests in less than one class period.” - Amy Geller, Lecturer, Boston University

 “We had the pleasure of hosting Roberto Mighty for a screening of his documentary, Legacy of Love, which was followed by a very engaging Q and A with Mr. Mighty. Here’s a comment from a library patron who thoroughly enjoyed the program, “Great topic and the filmmaker was excellent -- in every way.”

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Roberto Mighty’s creative documentary storytelling was an inspiration for our Youth Service Professionals here at the Club. The film served as an anti-racist teaching opportunity and the Q&A lead to some transformative conversations.” Alex Zacarias, Director of Diversity & Youth Voice, Boys & Girls Club Green Bay, WI 

Mr. Mighty went to great lengths to interview contemporaries of the Scott/Kings and in so doing, captured their living history in an extraordinary manner. The film is at once educational, heartfelt and utterly delightful. It’s focus on Coretta Scott brings home the importance of her role in the story and highlights her as a unique and important woman who was as committed to the civil rights movement as her husband.”  Ellen Meyers, Newton Free Library Programs and Communications Director

“Roberto Mighty remains one of our favorite guest speakers. His experience and wisdom as a filmmaker and producer—not to mention artist—is invaluable to audiences of all ages, but especially to those who are beginning their creative journeys. Students appreciate his approachability and familiarity. But what they respond to most is Roberto’s genuine interest in them, their work and their ambitions. We hope to have him back soon!” Ken Calhoun, Interim Dean | Professor of Graphic Design, School of Communication and the Arts, Lasell University

“I was highly impressed with Roberto Mighty’s skills at moderating and balancing the discussion for Cambridge Forum’s BLACK HISTORY ON REWIND.  He researched his material thoroughly in advance but managed to integrate his knowledge into a very personal dialogue and thus was able to elicit excellent and thoughtful responses from his interviewees.  This was no small task as all three guests were bright, eloquent individuals with a lot to say!  However, Roberto was able to steer the discussion effortlessly to cover all the subject matter, but with grace and charm.  I would not hesitate to have him back as a moderator for Cambridge Forum - he is an outstanding, kind intellectual.” Mary Stack Director, CAMBRIDGE FORUM

Previous Engagements

• Harvard Fisher Museum

• Boston Old South Meeting House

• University of Richmond

• Cambridge Public Library

• Harvard Forest

• Mount Auburn Cemetery Story Chapel

• Newton Free Library

• Truro Center for The Arts at Castle Hill

• Vassar College (Digital Video Editing Workshop via American Graphics Institute)

"The video that you chose was a testament to life! Should anyone have had reservations about the topic, a cemetery, was greatly rewarded by being in the audience. The film weaves through life always accenting a thought with beautiful photography. Even shots of flowers become alive as the wind rustles through and causes our minds to wonder. Yes, the person died but we are brought back to life with the rich visual depiction of what is worth living for. The diverse examples of lives that you have chosen again give moments to pause and reflect. The young slave, the young physician who tries to heal smallpox only to fall prey to the devastating disease, the Asian family who faces death in reverse order burying a son before the parents – all these examples become life affirming. The voices, the music and the text all add to the artistry of this film. It was definitely an evening that we’ll remember and ponder for a long time. As another comment, let me mention that residents are coming to me to let me know how much they enjoyed your talk. One resident told me that it was the best she heard at Youville House! Needless to say… they want you back!!!”

Ildiko Szabo, Coordinator Community Life,  Youville House Assisted Living

Workshops

• Current Trends in New Media Art

• Visual Storytelling using Smartphones and Point & Shoot Cameras

• Documentary Filmmaking

• Narrative Filmmaking

• Digital Video Editing

• Landscape Photography and Cinematography

• Introduction to DSLR Photography

• Introduction to DSLR Videography

“Thank you for your lecture and film screening of "First Contact" at the Meeting House on March 28 It was a pleasure to work with you - professional, good-humored, reliable, and genuinely appreciative of a receptive audience. I particularly appreciated your flexibility in welcoming questions from the audience earlier than originally planned, and so deftly re-stating those for the audience's benefit. This discussion format seemed to be very well received. Thanks again! We will certainly keep you in mind for future programs."

Erica Lindamood, Education Director, Old South Meeting House Museum & Historic Site

Museums, Schools & Groups

• The making of ‘getting dot OLDER” - new public TV series on why we must capture the stories of aging Americans now

• The making of “World’s Greatest Cemeteries” new public TV series on diverse historical figures in outstanding burial grounds

• The making of “Legacy of Love” - film about Martin Luther King, Jr and Coretta Scott King’s meeting and romance, broadcast on WGBH public TV

• The making of ‘earth.sky’ - America’s first Artist Residency at a National Historic Landmark Cemetery

• The making of ‘First Contact’ - What I learned while creating an interactive multimedia exhibit about 17th Century Puritans and Native Americans

• The making of ‘Trees of My City’ - Thinking about Trees and their role in Urban and Suburban Landscapes

• Why You Need a Video Channel and How to Develop Content

• How to Use your nonprofit Videos on Social Media

• Nonprofits Should Add Web Video to Their Toolbox