Aisha Johnson, an astute and ambitious student, is a finalist for the coveted Conrad Scholarship. Aisha’s goal is to earn the top prize. But when Aisha tries to do the right thing, her life is turned upside down, putting her future in jeopardy. Aisha must learn to navigate life at home, in school, and on the unforgiving streets of Roxbury.
This film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker(s).
WHAT WE LOVE
"The complicated lives of teenagers - and their reflections of the outside world."
This film is eligible for Best Feature and TWE Team Choice Award.
Enjoyed this film? Want to talk about it? Join us on Sunday, March 7th 4 PM EST (USA) for a live audience discussion session on LGBTQ films! Check your email Saturday, March 6th, for the Zoom link to join.
- Year2020
- Runtime77 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorThato Mwosa
- ScreenwriterThato Mwosa
- ProducerThato Mwosa, Jessica Estelle Huggins
- Executive ProducerKioko Mwosa
- Co-ProducerJessica Estelle Huggins, Cindy Severino
- CastKhai Tyler, Nick Walker, Carolina Soto, Juvan Elisma, Alexandra Cruz, Juliette Estime, Taylor Phillips
- CinematographerJohn Adekoje
- EditorEileen Slavin, Myra Boutros
Aisha Johnson, an astute and ambitious student, is a finalist for the coveted Conrad Scholarship. Aisha’s goal is to earn the top prize. But when Aisha tries to do the right thing, her life is turned upside down, putting her future in jeopardy. Aisha must learn to navigate life at home, in school, and on the unforgiving streets of Roxbury.
This film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker(s).
WHAT WE LOVE
"The complicated lives of teenagers - and their reflections of the outside world."
This film is eligible for Best Feature and TWE Team Choice Award.
Enjoyed this film? Want to talk about it? Join us on Sunday, March 7th 4 PM EST (USA) for a live audience discussion session on LGBTQ films! Check your email Saturday, March 6th, for the Zoom link to join.
- Year2020
- Runtime77 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorThato Mwosa
- ScreenwriterThato Mwosa
- ProducerThato Mwosa, Jessica Estelle Huggins
- Executive ProducerKioko Mwosa
- Co-ProducerJessica Estelle Huggins, Cindy Severino
- CastKhai Tyler, Nick Walker, Carolina Soto, Juvan Elisma, Alexandra Cruz, Juliette Estime, Taylor Phillips
- CinematographerJohn Adekoje
- EditorEileen Slavin, Myra Boutros