In a time of anti-racist protest and global social upheaval in the midst of a surging pandemic, filmmakers of color center characters of color and grapple with the current moment. How do isolation, reflection, collective struggle and chosen families impact the road that lies ahead? Filmmakers of color shine a light on their present truths to let us ponder potential futures.
Curated by Rodney Evans, Yoruba Richen, and Lacey Schwartz Delgado.
runtime: 92 mins
Synopsis: Caught in the throes of a depressive fugue, young Lynn resorts to debauchery to find joy—only to discover that happiness is a much more complicated proposition.
Directors' Bios: Elegance Bratton began making films as a U.S. Marine. He holds a BS from Columbia University and an MFA from NYU. His documentary PIER KIDS (2019) follows queer and trans homeless youth in NYC to unpack the legacy of Stonewall for queer people of color. He is the executive producer/co-creator of Viceland’s GLAAD Media Award–nominated series My House, and is a Tribeca All Access fellow and a Film Independent Fast Track fellow.
Jovan James holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and an MFA from NYU. His first film, THE JUMP OFF, had its film festival debut at Urbanworld Film Festival and played 23 festivals. His next short, TADPOLE, won best student film at New Hampshire Film Festival 2018.
- Year2020
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNew York Premiere
- DirectorElegance Bratton, Jovan James
- ScreenwriterElegance Bratton, Jovan James
- ProducerChester Algernal Gordon
- Executive ProducerTarell Alvin McCraney, Frank Harts, Elegance Bratton, Jovan James, Simbi Kali
- CastMalik Shakur, Biko Eisen-Martin, Simbi Kali, Gabe Payton, Bruce Jackson
- CinematographerZamarin Wahdat
- EditorKristan William Sprague
- ComposerJames Newberry
In a time of anti-racist protest and global social upheaval in the midst of a surging pandemic, filmmakers of color center characters of color and grapple with the current moment. How do isolation, reflection, collective struggle and chosen families impact the road that lies ahead? Filmmakers of color shine a light on their present truths to let us ponder potential futures.
Curated by Rodney Evans, Yoruba Richen, and Lacey Schwartz Delgado.
runtime: 92 mins
Synopsis: Caught in the throes of a depressive fugue, young Lynn resorts to debauchery to find joy—only to discover that happiness is a much more complicated proposition.
Directors' Bios: Elegance Bratton began making films as a U.S. Marine. He holds a BS from Columbia University and an MFA from NYU. His documentary PIER KIDS (2019) follows queer and trans homeless youth in NYC to unpack the legacy of Stonewall for queer people of color. He is the executive producer/co-creator of Viceland’s GLAAD Media Award–nominated series My House, and is a Tribeca All Access fellow and a Film Independent Fast Track fellow.
Jovan James holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and an MFA from NYU. His first film, THE JUMP OFF, had its film festival debut at Urbanworld Film Festival and played 23 festivals. His next short, TADPOLE, won best student film at New Hampshire Film Festival 2018.
- Year2020
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNew York Premiere
- DirectorElegance Bratton, Jovan James
- ScreenwriterElegance Bratton, Jovan James
- ProducerChester Algernal Gordon
- Executive ProducerTarell Alvin McCraney, Frank Harts, Elegance Bratton, Jovan James, Simbi Kali
- CastMalik Shakur, Biko Eisen-Martin, Simbi Kali, Gabe Payton, Bruce Jackson
- CinematographerZamarin Wahdat
- EditorKristan William Sprague
- ComposerJames Newberry
