'I REMEMBER NICOLE' Music Video​

Filmmakers: Two-Time Emmy Award Winner Renee Sotile & Mary jo Godges:  

On October 3, 1995, OJ Simpson was acquitted of murder charges for the deaths, of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman. 

Working as a video-journalist, Renee covered the "Trial of the Century" and never forgot the impact Nicole Brown Simpson's death made on her. Imprinted in her mind are the shocked and heartbreaking expressions on the faces of Nicole's family. She and Mary jo want the world to remember Nicole and all women who suffered and continue to suffer from domestic abuse.

Nicole Brown Simpson was a highly public women victimized by domestic violence. By saying her name, hearing her name, people recall the impact her death had on them and our nation. A collective memory of  "where we were" when first hearing OJ Simpson's wife was murdered in 1994. We recall the scenes of the infamous bronco chase, his arrest, the "Trial of the Century," and acquittal. 

For the generations following Nicole Brown Simpson, her children's generation and those after, we say her name "Nicole" as a metaphor for domestic violence. "Nicole" is them or someone they know. This generation will ensure that there are #NoMoreNicoles in a call to action through this galvanizing song. One of the most effective communication tools to create awareness, spread knowledge and empower. 

This generation's strength at spreading positive messages is like no other. They are the generation that raises awareness across borders. They are the generation that challenges and knocks down boundaries. We have seen this generation create action calls that put an end to human rights violations. 

#IRememberNicole will empower this generation to raise awareness, change laws and prevent intimate partner violence on the national level.

Award-Winning Production Team: 

Performers: Hollie Cavanagh and Melodye Perry 

Songwriters: Renee Sotile & Mary jo Godges, Pat & Pete Luboff 

 Song Producer: 6-Time Emmy Winner Peter Fish  

Music Video: 

Filmmakers: Renee Sotile & Mary jo Godges 

Producer: Margarita Sweet  

Sign  Language Interpreter Performer: Jody Stevenson

Lyric Signs: The Port of Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club Art Students Teacher: Beth Elliott 

Camera: Sheila Higgins, Mary jo Godges, Renee Sotile

 Editor: Renee Sotile

Colorist: Sam Dlugach

Title: Alvin Bowens

Logo Design & Technical Manager: Danielle Elliott

Special Thanks: Tanya & Denise Brown

Thank You for your cameo in I Remember Nicole music video: Tanya Brown, Toi Lei, Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez, Sweet Baby J’ai, Lindsey Lee, Felicia Lester, Pauley Perrette, Koi Sojer & Toi Sojer

Thank You!  John Erickson, Rebecca Johnson Leclair, Annie Lane, Graham McClusky, Rayzor Opmanis, Tracey Anarella, Marie Cartier, Anne Davis & Sam O'Neil, Deb Balzer, Suzanne Taylor, James Wen, Diane Abbitt & Bernadette Abbruzze, Carole Dean, Ellen Gerstein, Hilari Scarl

City of West Hollywood Women's Advisory Board: Amanda Hyde, Melaney Lubey, Amanda Bleich, Jenner Deal, Karen Eyres, Tina Moore, Carla Romo, Silvia Salguero, Nadia Sutton

City of West Hollywood Community Events Coordinator: Larissa Fooks​

City of West Hollywood Council Members: John J. Duran , John D’Amico, John Heilman, Lindsey P. Horvath, Lauren Meister 

Music Video Funded in part by a grant from: The City of West Hollywood 

Fiscal Sponsor: From The Heart Productions  

Community Grant from LA Pride

SPONSORS:

City of West Hollywood Women's Advisory Board 

Daily Scoop 

Hollywood Chapter of the National Organization for Women