Sons of Toledo | AGAINST THE ODDS (New Dimensions)

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The challenges are great but there are those who continue to strive against the odds and remain committed to social change. See their struggles, painful losses and determinsim to keep moving forward.

For New Dimensions | 89 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with English subtitles

Themes: Awakening, accepting who you are, choosing a path, new understanding

This program contains: Mature themes

Sons of Toledo

Mark, a beloved barber within the Toledo community, receives a call early in the morning that his younger brother has died. Upon finding out this news, Mark decides to go through the motions of the day while trying to secretly deal with his grief. Throughout the course of the day, Mark's patrons discuss the way of living as a black man in Toledo, the way the world is today, and the future of the youth throughout the community.

Year
2021
Runtime
20 minutes
Language
English
Country
United States
Premiere
Illinois Premiere
Rating
CONTENT DETAILS: Dangerous and/or Risk Taking Behavior, Separation/Loss, Intense Situations, Stressful Situations, Death
Note
THEMES: Identity, Urban/Rural Experiences

Director
Monty Cole
Screenwriter
Matt Foss, Monty Cole
Producer
Matt Foss, Diana Perez Riveros

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