Black people create a colony on a new planet called New World Sankofa. When culture vultures apply for citizenship on the new planet, three judges must decide how to deal with folks who want everything but the burden.

Director Bio/Statement:

Tish Arana is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker, actor, and mother. Drawing inspiration from the literary luminary Octavia Butler, Arana's passion lies in crafting narratives that center Black stories in Science Fiction and Fantasy spaces. The Burden marks Tish’s directorial debut.