African American Directed Shorts
Run Time: 95 minutes
Screening Times:
Sunday, April 9 at 6:15pm
Monday, April 10 at 5:10pm
Olde E
Directed by: Xavier L. Neal-Burgin
Synopsis: Demarkus Jackson, a young basketball star from South Central, puts his life at risk when he comes home for revenge against his abusive father.
Harvest: Quyurciq
Directed by: Andre Lewis, Andre Lewis, Michael Dempster
Synopsis: The revitalization of Southeast Alaska's sea otter population has simultaneously revived the respectful and sustainable harvest of the marine mammal by coastal Alaska Natives.
Priyanath
Directed by: Anietie Antia-Obong
Synopsis: When six year-old Priyanath learns of danger near his home, he must decide if he’s got what it takes to be a real life superhero.
Ori Inu: In Search of Self
Directed by: Chelsea Odufu
Synopsis: Natalia Diaz must choose between conforming her spirituality to the cultural norms of America or revisiting her roots in the Afro-Brazilian religion called Candomble.
Pinch
Directed by: Beresford Bennett
Synopsis: They don’t acknowledge their romance at work. They won’t discuss what's happening in bed. So when their secret is revealed, a lustful affair becomes terrifying.
