Facing hard truths as we grow older.

Flaming lobsters and menstruation woes plague 12-year-old Yuk's doomed Hawai'ian beach vacation. As tensions boil over, she, her aloof father and elegant grandmother battle bright red sunburns and the seemingly mundane family scuffles that manage to leave behind the deepest scars.

Honolulu

When her widowed mother has a male friend over for dinner, a Nigerian American teenager acts out, leading her to a deeper understanding of her mother.

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August Visitor

On the way back from the swimming training, Janaina is violently approached by the police. Safe back home, she must manage the relationship with her father, who's a policeman.

How to Breathe out of Water (Como Respirar Fora d’Água)

In a world where Black men have wings and their first flight is a rite of passage, Akil must defy fears, insecurities, and societal barriers while discovering his perfect launch into manhood.

We Were Meant To

Burgeon

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