"Mount Pleasant" is a short documentary by Meredith Ponder. It examines the DC neighborhood Mount Pleasant, chronicling its history, its residents and, ultimately, its inequities.

I composed the score for the film, including the following pieces:

The Mountain
A simple theme, accompanying the opening and closing credits. mp3 excerpt

Idyll
A kitschy, faux-50s "Leave It to Beaver"-style orchestral passage to underscore neighborhood nostalgia. mp3 excerpt

Woven
A ramshackle jumble of melody to highlight footage of dilapidated buildings. mp3 excerpt

Drift
A bleak, washed-out cue that plays under text describing riots in the area. mp3 excerpt

Hope
A piece to help express optimism for the future of the community. mp3 excerpt