Four locally-made shorts, all exploring Black activism in the face of community violence, police brutality, and voter suppression - this program provides equal measures of hope and anguish in exploring the issues front of mind in our collective backyard. Perfect viewing for those who love home-brewed filmmaking or both thinking and acting locally.
SHORTS INCLUDE:
THE BECKONING Dir. DeMar Walker
METCALFE PARK: BLACK VOTE RISING Dirs. Brad Lichtenstein and Miela Fetaw
GOLD Dir. Jade Charon
THE HEARTLAND Dir. Marquise Mays