Beyond Banners

ABOUT THE FILM

Beyond Banners™ is a documentary project about legacy and identity, told through a multigenerational basketball story.

The film follows a son’s effort to rebuild his high school’s forgotten dynasty. The Gwynn Park High program once united its community, and the story asks what remains when the banners fade.

At its core, Beyond Banners™ examines how greatness is earned, inherited, and redefined across generations.

CREATIVE TEAM

The Beyond Banners™ team brings experience from Amazon, Netflix, and Apple TV.

Andre Jackson – Director/Producer, brings storytelling experience from Amazon.

Sue O’Hora – Associate Director/Producer, credits include When Wire Was King.

Everett Ray – Director of Photography known for bold, emotional visual storytelling.

Jeremy Zunk – Sound Mixer with work featured on HBO and PBS.

Barrinton Baynes – Digital Curator specializing in archival preservation.

FEATURED VOICES

Tubby Smith

Randolph Childress

Dr. Ida E. Jones

Hall of Fame coach Tubby Smith recalls competing against Gwynn Park and why the school's basketball legacy earned his respect.

Dr. Ida E. Jones

Randolph Childress

Dr. Ida E. Jones

Historian Dr. Ida Jones links Gwynn Park’s rise to the fight for racial equity and the power of sport to unite a community.

Randolph Childress

ACC legend Randolph Childress shares how mentorship at Gwynn Park shaped his path from state champion to NBA draft pick.

Neil Greenberger

Randolph Childress

Former Washington Post editor Neil Greenberger connects Gwynn Park’s dynasty to today’s basketball landscape.

Lou Wilson

Neil Greenberger

Lou Wilson

Legendary coach Lou Wilson recalls the rivalry between Douglass and Gwynn Park and how it built pride and community.

Championship Coaches

Tim Carney (1968)
Larry Gandee (1969, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1980)
Owen Johnson Sr. (1983)
George Leftwich (1987, 1988)

Larry Gandee

Championship Coaches

Coached Gwynn Park for 12 years, reaching eight state title games and winning six. His success set the foundation for Gwynn Park.

Howard Matthews

For more than three decades, Howard Matthews mentored young athletes in Brandywine. As co-founder of the Brandywine Recreational Council, he helped build the community pipeline that fueled Gwynn Park’s legacy.

Steve Matthews

Howard Matthews

Howard’s youngest son, Steve carried his father’s vision forward, leading Gwynn Park to six state title appearances and its first number one Washington Post ranking, preserving the dynasty’s legacy for a new generation.

I LIVED THIS STORY…

I was coached by Steve Matthews. I saw the wins and the quiet pride that came with being a Yellow Jacket. I watched teammates earn scholarships and make deep tournament runs, but few outside our community noticed.

I graduated from Gwynn Park in 1998. Years later, I realized our basketball legacy had been overlooked. No one else was going to tell the story, so I had to.

This is more than a film. I’m walking in my life purpose.

It’s my way of honoring history and leaving something to inspire future generations.

SYNOPSIS