Monica J. Freeman (born 1947) is an independent Black feminist filmmaker and arts administrator.
According to one article, "In the early '70s, Monica Freeman's documentaries heralded a new generation of Black women producing independent films about Black women.
"[1] Freeman began her career with Nafasi Productions, a Black filmmaking collective under the tutelage of John Wise, where she directed Valerie: A Woman, An Artist, A Philosophy of Life (1975).
The 1977 documentary A Sense of Pride: Hamilton Heights featured an all-women crew, including Ayoka Chenzira.
[2] She later lived in Houston[3] and served as Program Coordinator for the Atlanta African Film Society.