It took 7 days to create the world, it only took one to disrupt its balance.

On the 8th Day

When his best friend, Dillion, has to move across the country, Noah must come to terms with the poignant reality that &#39;what could have been&#39; is a chapter that may be forever closed.  Tacenda (noun): what&#39;s better left unsaid, matters to be passed over in silence. Starring Matthew Davies-Morris and debut performance by up&amp;coming star, Grace Johnson.

Tacenda

Sardonic Cynthia walks us through a play-by- play of a recent &quot;squicky&quot; date, requiring her to confront some uncomfortable truths.

How Did I Get Here

Upon receiving a disturbing email from her son, a mother drives frantically to his school hoping to avert the unimaginable.

His Mother

A retired couple, one sleepless night, a game played, a question asked, a decision pending and a life hanging. Is it right to sacrifice everything? Is it wrong to not do the same? Can a caregiver be tired of giving?  “a night, after all” is a story of a night which is dark, terrifying, lonely yet warm and full of love. Love which exists between its characters that we see and the ones we do not.  Supriya and Kishore are two souls in the twilight of their lives, Supriya being a retired teacher and her husband Kishore a retired railway’s officer. Having lived a quiet life in various cities over various transfers, they are now settled in their own house.   But there is someone else who is a part of their life now. Bittu, the 19 year old daughter of Supriya’s elder sister is living with them. Her presence in their life creates a dilemma they both are unable to solve.  The story unfolds as the night progresses, sharing with us the vulnerabilities of the human heart, how it falls prey to attachment, and asks us to think about the meaning of sacrifice.

A Night, After All

Scrumpy grapples with the impending arrival of his birthday, an annual milestone that casts a shadow over his spirits, as he navigates a whimsical yet tumultuous journey to reconcile his disdain for this cherished day of celebration.

Scrumpy

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a team of civil rights activists played basketball to engage young voters and connect with communities. Their innovative approach still resonates in modern politics.

Hoops, Hopes & Dreams

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