Rod Gailes OBC was a tremendously talented artist and beautiful human being. He left this world way too early. My name is James Murray Jackson, Jr. and I am Rod's creative producing partner. We created Unspeakable: a dramatic fantasia together and were developing several projects at the time of his transition.

As we continue mourning Rod's passing, his friends and creative circle discussed how we could best honor our OBC. We came together collectively as Thee OBC Players to ensure Rod's legacy continues to grow.

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to our goal. We are at the HALFWAY point now and have raised $5,000 out of our goal of $10,000.

We also achieved our first goal and honored our OBC with a fantastic celebration of his life and art at the Judson Memorial Church in New York. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and via live streaming!!!

The funds raised from this GoFundMe effort will continue to go towards the following:

1. Finishing funds for Rod's last film - Just One Question?

2. Archiving and securing his work.

3. Creating the Rod Gailes OBC Foundation

4. Creating the Rod Gailes OBC Artistic Academy (Detroit & New York)

Hear from OBC in his own words:

Behind the Question

A documentary by Dana Y. Bingham

From the Director and creator of J1?

click here: https://youtu.be/QEOCU77ARV4?t=175

Log Line

Taking an in-depth look at the creation and production of the anthology film Just One Question? directed by Rod Gailes OBC, this documentary explores the themes that make for timeless character relationships and examines the director’s creative process that offers a master class in independent filmmaking.

We know that these are ambitious goals that will take time to complete. This funding effort is meant to be a launching pad to continue Rod's work, cement his legacy, and celebrate his extraordinary life.

Thank you for your love and support.

Thee OBC Players