When a new father comes face-to-face with an old flame from a very different past, he begins to wonder if he made the right decision.

Watch Laila navigate balancing her faith, men, and sharing her story with a new group of judgy and wary women.

This film moves from past to present to future. We begin in the past with the often untold story of York himself. We move into present day Portland, introducing the group who’s working to honor York’s legacy in our city. Finally, we look to the future, imagining what it would mean for Black Portlanders to finally be able to reclaim this part of their history and their city.

What We Lost Along the Way is a poignant short documentary that follows three close friends from the inner city as they venture to the breathtaking Oregon coast in search of peace, connection, and a sense of belonging in nature.

Sean, a Black man, is an environmental canvasser struggling to prove himself when he comes across an opportunity that could move him up in the ranks and change his life forever...