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RACE RELATIONS IN A DIVERSIFYING NATION

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Panelists include a group of directors, writers, and film subjects from films in this group.

This short three minute film has a great message to the Human Race. Shot using a green screen, astronaut actors, black and white, give a younger black actor a serious warning to avoid being with others who are different than him. But the handsome teen of color maintains his joy, dancing on Mars on his way to meet his favorite Martian, I presume.

Friendship, appreciation and humor rule the day in this adorable short. The only small problem with it is that one of the seams with the green screen is noisy - an editing issue that takes a little bit away from production value, But otherwise it is a funny, warm feeling film.

The message is that the human tendency to reject beings that are different from us can be unlearned through appreciation, inclusiveness and love.

I give Human Race Ism 4 stars out of 5 and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. Reviewed by Nancy K., KIDS FIRST!

Year
2021
Runtime
3:02
Language
English
Country
United States

Director
Elina Villemure
Screenwriter
Kya Garner Minnick, Romeo Keyser
Producer
Scott Galeski,Steve Sholtes,Noel Galeski,Calvin Johns
Cast
Romeo Keyser,Kya Garner-Minnick,Caroline Hubbard,Ayana King,Jamey Harper
Cinematographer
Alexsys Giraud,Matthew Stone,Cayden Grew
Editor
Calvin Johns
Music
Benjamin Harrison

11 films + livestream in package

BLACK LIVES MATTER (SONG)

This catchy tune encourages inclusivity amongst kids and teaches them to stand up against discrimination based on the color of one's skin.

One young man’s journey to find inner peace days after George Floyd’s televised murder. Be witness to this spoken word visual testimony about the power of the human spirit, and the unapologetic resilience of our youth.

On his way to school on a snowy day, Billy is rehearsing his speech on rampage shootings. "Help me” were his Last Words.

A teenager stationed on Mars with his family gets a lesson in racism

Encouraging inclusion and acceptance, this catchy song shows children how colorful and different families can be.

THE TRUTH OF BEAUTY

This is a film about the diverse nature of beauty and learning to accept yourself.

This documentary addresses how dress code policies negatively impacts black girls in DC public and charter schools.

Demarco is hearing voices. He’s stalled at the crossroad of a major decision in his life. He’s forced to look himself in the face and be his own encouragement.

The Catcher is a cinematic youth to youth mirror showing how young people view homelessness and their peers.

Civilization has fallen after a prolonged pandemic. Two brothers wander through a post-pandemic world, trying to survive as they travel across the US countryside. They journey toward 75° West, surviving as best they can on what they can find as they try to avoid human dangers along the way.

Joe Buffalo is an Indigenous skateboard legend. He’s also a survivor of Canada’s notorious Indian Residential School system.

Discussion of Race Relations in Today's World

Race Relations Discussion

This virtual screening is eligible for audience awards! Unlock it to cast your vote.

Panelists include a group of directors, writers, and film subjects from films in this group.

This short three minute film has a great message to the Human Race. Shot using a green screen, astronaut actors, black and white, give a younger black actor a serious warning to avoid being with others who are different than him. But the handsome teen of color maintains his joy, dancing on Mars on his way to meet his favorite Martian, I presume.

Friendship, appreciation and humor rule the day in this adorable short. The only small problem with it is that one of the seams with the green screen is noisy - an editing issue that takes a little bit away from production value, But otherwise it is a funny, warm feeling film.

The message is that the human tendency to reject beings that are different from us can be unlearned through appreciation, inclusiveness and love.

I give Human Race Ism 4 stars out of 5 and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. Reviewed by Nancy K., KIDS FIRST!

Year
2021
Runtime
3:02
Language
English
Country
United States

Director
Elina Villemure
Screenwriter
Kya Garner Minnick, Romeo Keyser
Producer
Scott Galeski,Steve Sholtes,Noel Galeski,Calvin Johns
Cast
Romeo Keyser,Kya Garner-Minnick,Caroline Hubbard,Ayana King,Jamey Harper
Cinematographer
Alexsys Giraud,Matthew Stone,Cayden Grew
Editor
Calvin Johns
Music
Benjamin Harrison