Oral History
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The Justly Project wants to encourage others to capture inspirational oral histories with the power to make change. Read about Elizabeth-Grace’s process in creating an oral history for the original documentary Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly here, and find an oral history toolkit and sample interview guides that you can use to start discussions with your own family members, friends and healthcare workers in your community below.
Planning & Research
Before starting an oral interview, have a clear understanding of your purpose that will help guide you during the interview process. Prepare background research as well.

Planning and Research Guide
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Interviewing
Have an interview guide ready based on the research you have done and your goal. While interviewing, let the conversation flow organically.

Interview Tips
Sample Interview Guides
Editing & Production
Find highlights that you want to share with your audience. What’s important for the story you want to help tell?

Editing and Production Guide
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