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Shorts Block 4 - Award Winning Shorts (TRT: 114m)

Expired April 1, 2023 6:59 AM
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5 films in package
True Story: God Tells Bad Jokes
A therapist and his patient find empathy and the center of the storm as they work out the mental issues that plague them both. A very differently told men’s story.
We Were Meant To
In a world where Black men have wings and their first flight is a rite of passage, Akil must defy fears, insecurities, and societal barriers while discovering his perfect launch into manhood.
Team Dream
Friends Ann and Madeline are on their journey to the National Senior Games, where they compete in the swim events. Nothing -- not age, race or history -- will stand in their way.
Port Of A Prince
A young Haitian boy must decide if joining a gang is the right path for him when it appears gang culture may be the only real option.
Raw Materials
A coming-of-age drama in which an impoverished fashion prodigy living in an abusive and homophobic community threads a thin needle to find his direction and fully embrace his talent and identity.
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True Story: God Tells Bad Jokes - PAFF 2023 Jury Award - Short Narrative

We Were Meant To - PAFF 2023 Executive Award - Short Narrative

Team Dream PAFF 2023 Programmers' Award - Short Documentary

Port of A Prince - PAFF 2023 Audience Award - Short Narrative

Raw Materials - PAFF 2023 Programmers' Award - Short Narrative

In a world where Black men have wings and their first flight is a rite of passage, Akil must defy fears, insecurities, and societal barriers while discovering his perfect launch into manhood.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    27 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    US
  • Premiere
    West Coast
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  • Director
    Tari Wariebi
  • Screenwriter
    Christina Licud
  • Producer
    Jordan Tyner
  • Executive Producer
    Sherrod Banks, Hao Zheng
  • Co-Producer
    Barbara Bouza, Roger Cooper, BJ Johnson
  • Cast
    Tim Johnson Jr., Luke Tennie, Sylvester Powell, Jordan-Amanda Hall, Skye Barrett, Amin Joseph, Karimah Westbrook, Jeremiah Birkett, Jernard Burks, Jaden Martin, Michael Mahon, Jessica Shim
  • Cinematographer
    Veronica Bouza
  • Editor
    Luodawei Xiao
  • Production Design
    Rhea Solanki
  • Composer
    Cordane Richardson, Claudia Lee Horna
  • Sound Design
    Miguel Rodriguez, Jonathan Greber, Gary A. Rizzo CAS
  • Music
    Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Souljazz Orchestra, Shacar
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