Sweet Dreams Kid Productions Hosts Exclusive Sneak Preview & Panel for “Cream of the Crop: The Theta Iota Documentary” on Martha’s Vineyard
Sweet Dreams Kid Productions is proud to present a powerful evening of film, conversation, and cultural reflection, featuring a sneak preview and panel discussion for the upcoming documentary series Cream of the Crop: The Theta Iota Documentary.
The event will take place at the Mariposa Museum (57 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard) on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The program will feature clips from Part I of the documentary, followed by a live panel discussion with key contributors to the film.
Produced by Lydia M. Esdaile, a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and shot by award-winning Director of Photography Byron Hunter (Urban Aggregate Productions), the documentary uncovers the untold story of a historic group of Black MIT students who chartered the Theta Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at MIT, Tufts and Harvard Universities in the midst of an exclusive, highly, competitive and racially charged environment during Boston’s busing crisis.
“Cream of the Crop is more than a film, it’s a legacy project,” said Esdaile. “We’re sharing a story that speaks to education, resilience, and Black brotherhood at the highest levels of academia.”
The panel will include former members of the Theta Iota Chapter, offering insight into their lived experiences and reflections on how their journey intersects with today’s cultural and political challenges.
This event is part of a larger movement to preserve and celebrate untold stories of achievement, community building, and resistance within Black Greek life and higher education.
Part I of the documentary is set to premiere officially on October 3, 2025.
Free – Limited Seating Available
About Sweet Dreams Kid Productions: Sweet Dreams Kid Productions is an independent media company dedicated to telling powerful, culturally rich stories that highlight Black voices, leadership, and legacy across generations.
