This screening is for All Access Passholders only. Don't have a Pass? Find the general audience screening of this film here!
This program encompasses universal coming of age experiences of adolescence from diverse voices. Enjoyable for all ages, these filmmakers take on difficult subjects such as self-image, romance, childhood trauma, and family dynamics. The filmmakers in this program show a special aptitude for storytelling and working with young actors, brilliantly coaching teen cast members who give incredible on-screen performances. These are not your average teen movies, and they are sure to impress teen and adult audiences alike.
Total Run Time: 78 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
This program is appropriate for viewers ages 13+
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, sexual violence, harassment.
After multiple encounters with a popular bully and a little academic inspiration, an African-American teen finally stands up for herself against classmates that question her cultural identity.
- Year2020
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- NoteEnglish closed captions available
- DirectorJenn Shaw
- ScreenwriterJenn Shaw
- ProducerYJ Meira
- Executive ProducerJenn Shaw
- CastBriana Roy, Molly Jackson, Lee Bingham, Sharifa Oliver, Debra Wilson, Chris Greenwood, Candice Joy Scales, Ilia Sargent-Barbra, Roi Clinton
- CinematographerMariscela Mendez
- EditorBen Foster
- Production DesignJanelle Chivonne
- ComposerWendell Hanes
- Sound DesignEmily Chan
This screening is for All Access Passholders only. Don't have a Pass? Find the general audience screening of this film here!
This program encompasses universal coming of age experiences of adolescence from diverse voices. Enjoyable for all ages, these filmmakers take on difficult subjects such as self-image, romance, childhood trauma, and family dynamics. The filmmakers in this program show a special aptitude for storytelling and working with young actors, brilliantly coaching teen cast members who give incredible on-screen performances. These are not your average teen movies, and they are sure to impress teen and adult audiences alike.
Total Run Time: 78 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
This program is appropriate for viewers ages 13+
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, sexual violence, harassment.
After multiple encounters with a popular bully and a little academic inspiration, an African-American teen finally stands up for herself against classmates that question her cultural identity.
- Year2020
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- NoteEnglish closed captions available
- DirectorJenn Shaw
- ScreenwriterJenn Shaw
- ProducerYJ Meira
- Executive ProducerJenn Shaw
- CastBriana Roy, Molly Jackson, Lee Bingham, Sharifa Oliver, Debra Wilson, Chris Greenwood, Candice Joy Scales, Ilia Sargent-Barbra, Roi Clinton
- CinematographerMariscela Mendez
- EditorBen Foster
- Production DesignJanelle Chivonne
- ComposerWendell Hanes
- Sound DesignEmily Chan