After the tragic loss of her son, Cheryl, a grieving mother, adopts a new philosophy, one that changes her outlook on life and grief. One where suffering has become a dear friend... that must be shared.
Director's Bio
Jamal Hodge is a filmmaker who believes that the tribulations of his childhood have formed a deep understanding of pain, identity, and the importance of compassion. In his films Hodge strives to use darkness to show light in order to expand the audience’s awareness of their own humanity. Hodge’s films have been received by Cannes twice, and he has won over 45 awards in the last 3 years, including Best Director at the Chelsea Film Festival (2020), Vanguard Award-Best of The Fest @The Hip Hop Film Festival (2020), Best Director @ GenreBlast Film Festival (2020), and has directed the entire first season of Primal Instinct on Discovery ID (2018).
- Year2019
- Runtime20 MINS
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJamal Hodge
- ScreenwriterJamal Hodge
- ProducerLamar Mackson, Ruya Koman
- Executive ProducerEdward J. Fee, David Rheingold, Rob Whitman, Jamal Hodge
- Co-ProducerLinda D Addison, Victor John, Chase Muratore, Marvin Hammond
- CastRuya Koman, Anna Cameron, Michael Chenevert, Nicholas Valentino. Maximo Masefield, Chrystal Bethall, Edward J. Fee
- CinematographerKoshi Kiyokawa
- EditorJamal Hodge
- Production DesignDavid Rodriguez
- ComposerBrian Nguyen
- Sound DesignZuberi Mackson
- MusicBrian Nguyen
After the tragic loss of her son, Cheryl, a grieving mother, adopts a new philosophy, one that changes her outlook on life and grief. One where suffering has become a dear friend... that must be shared.
Director's Bio
Jamal Hodge is a filmmaker who believes that the tribulations of his childhood have formed a deep understanding of pain, identity, and the importance of compassion. In his films Hodge strives to use darkness to show light in order to expand the audience’s awareness of their own humanity. Hodge’s films have been received by Cannes twice, and he has won over 45 awards in the last 3 years, including Best Director at the Chelsea Film Festival (2020), Vanguard Award-Best of The Fest @The Hip Hop Film Festival (2020), Best Director @ GenreBlast Film Festival (2020), and has directed the entire first season of Primal Instinct on Discovery ID (2018).
- Year2019
- Runtime20 MINS
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorJamal Hodge
- ScreenwriterJamal Hodge
- ProducerLamar Mackson, Ruya Koman
- Executive ProducerEdward J. Fee, David Rheingold, Rob Whitman, Jamal Hodge
- Co-ProducerLinda D Addison, Victor John, Chase Muratore, Marvin Hammond
- CastRuya Koman, Anna Cameron, Michael Chenevert, Nicholas Valentino. Maximo Masefield, Chrystal Bethall, Edward J. Fee
- CinematographerKoshi Kiyokawa
- EditorJamal Hodge
- Production DesignDavid Rodriguez
- ComposerBrian Nguyen
- Sound DesignZuberi Mackson
- MusicBrian Nguyen