2026 Denton Black Film Festival

Everyday Revolutions: As Within, So Without, Dante's Inferno- The Ascension, Help!, Red Clay, What Do You Mean By That?, and Zeke

Expired February 9, 2026 5:59 AM
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Congratulations to 2026 DBFF Best Narrative Short Winner: "Dante's Inferno- The Ascension" Directed by Sofian Francis

Award Sponsors Dallas International Film Festival and Eleven Labs

"Red Clay" tells the poignant story of Nook, a conflicted teenager navigating the challenging terrains of adolescence amidst his mother's crippling drug addiction. Caught in a rampant cycle of poverty and desperation within his community, Nook dreams of a better life, but finds himself ensnared in the very world he envisions escaping. This short film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the desperate choices one can make in the pursuit of redemption.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    0:21:20
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Texas
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Content Warning
    Adult Theme/Topic/Strong Language
  • Note
    Website: http://redclayfilm.com/
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  • Director
    Christian Nolan Jones
  • Screenwriter
    Omar Epps, Tauheed "2 Chainz" Epps
  • Producer
    LaJonel Brown, Sade Wilkins
  • Executive Producer
    Tauheed "2 Chainz" Epps, Omar Epps, Sir Tek, Allen Parks
  • Cast
    Rutina Wesley, Christopher A'mmanuel, Jaylan Ragin
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