Belva Davis Reporting
The Upcoming Documentary by George Osterkamp and Nik Neftman
Bring to life the inspiring story of a television pioneer.
As featured on CBS Sunday Morning
CBS Sunday Morning features Belva Davis in a 2023 segment as a pioneer and a mentor. Now we are telling the full story in a feature-length documentary.
“Don’t be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality. If you can dream it, you can make it so.” - Belva Davis
Born to a 15-year-old Louisiana laundry worker during the Great Depression, young Belva Davis and her family escape white threats by joining the Black migration out of the South, ending up in northern California. Davis overcomes racism and sexism to become one of the most respected journalists in the country - covering the nation’s growing civil rights struggle and the often tumultuous City of San Francisco.
Belva’s Story
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Featured Interviews
Bill Whitaker
Award-winning journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent.
Dan Rather
For over seven decades Dan Rather covered major news stories including 24 years as anchorman for CBS News.
Willie L. Brown, Jr
Willie L. Brown, Jr. is widely regarded as the most influential African American politician of the late 20th century.
Long before she was Vice President, Kamala Harris was a young woman growing up in Oakland. She recalls Belva Davis as being a role model.
Kamala Harris
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Donor Levels
Special Thank You $500
Partners $1000
Associates $5000
Friends of Belva Davis $10000
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For 50 years, Belva Davis was a most trusted voice delivering the news. This is Belva interviewing Muhammad Ali.
Featured Interviews
Nik Heftman
Emmy Award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and director of The Negro Artist. Read more.
Over his 33 years as staff producer for CBS Network News, George received four national Emmy Awards. George worked for years as Belva’s producer and colleague. Read more.
George Osterkamp
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Pam Moore and Barbara Rogers reflect on the trailblazing legacy of Belva Davis Watch this short but powerful clip and hear why Belva’s story still matters today.
