The Passing On: Embalmer James Bryant hopes a mortuary student will overlook his feelings of rejection to continue within the disappearing tradition of Black funeral homes.
death. everything. nothing. Separated by distance, time, and a pandemic, a daughter wrestles with her mother’s impending death. *SDFF 2021 Jury Award Nominee - Best Mini!*
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Three professions ushered Black former slaves from poverty to the American dream: preacher, teacher, and undertaker. Lewis Funeral Home has functioned within this tradition as a pillar of the Black community in San Antonio, Texas since 1909. Today, renowned embalmer James Bryant puts his faith in a new generation to continue the legacy of Black funeral homes. However his young intern, Clarence Pierre, is conflicted about his commitment due to the judgment he receives as a gay man.
- Year2021
- Runtime64 mins
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- DirectorNathan Clarke
- ProducerLana Garland, Tyler Trumbo, Tim Grant
- Executive ProducerTamara Tunie
- FilmmakerNathan Clarke, Lana Garland
- CinematographerTim Grant
- EditorTyler Trumbo
The Passing On: Embalmer James Bryant hopes a mortuary student will overlook his feelings of rejection to continue within the disappearing tradition of Black funeral homes.
death. everything. nothing. Separated by distance, time, and a pandemic, a daughter wrestles with her mother’s impending death. *SDFF 2021 Jury Award Nominee - Best Mini!*
(click on titles in column to the right to see individual film details below)
*Jury Awards are decided by a Jury of filmmakers, scholars, programmers, etc. However, all films are up for Audience Awards, so remember to rate the films you watch!
Three professions ushered Black former slaves from poverty to the American dream: preacher, teacher, and undertaker. Lewis Funeral Home has functioned within this tradition as a pillar of the Black community in San Antonio, Texas since 1909. Today, renowned embalmer James Bryant puts his faith in a new generation to continue the legacy of Black funeral homes. However his young intern, Clarence Pierre, is conflicted about his commitment due to the judgment he receives as a gay man.
- Year2021
- Runtime64 mins
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- DirectorNathan Clarke
- ProducerLana Garland, Tyler Trumbo, Tim Grant
- Executive ProducerTamara Tunie
- FilmmakerNathan Clarke, Lana Garland
- CinematographerTim Grant
- EditorTyler Trumbo