2019 BHM SHORT FILMS
(In alphabetical order)
(In alphabetical order)
Dir. Shae D’Lyn & Hamad Al-Tourah
Kenneth is furious when Dana takes an interest in their eccentric co-worker Jamie, frustrated at being overlooked himself. With Jamie lending unexpected wisdom, and Dana sharing her darkest secret, Kenneth learns that relationships can be much more complicated than they appear. Facing their misconceptions head on, what begins as an innocent flirtation, turns into three people from distinct walks of life learning about themselves and each other.
Screening Time:
Block 1 | 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Dir. Raymundo Peralta
Documentary about young sneaker entrepreneur named James Green who is steadily working his way out of East Oakland with his innovative company “Fix My Kixx”, a youth business started in the Youth Impact Hub Entrepreneurial Program at United Roots.
Screening Time:
Block 2 | 2:15PM – 3:15PM
Dir. Shawn Antoine II
Darius and Hakeem dance on New York City trains to earn honest money and escape the crime-riddled streets of Harlem. A woman sees Darius dancing on the train and offers him an opportunity to audition for a Juilliard travel dance team. Hakeem is jealous that Darius may pursue this opportunity. Hakeem begins to sell drugs with the neighborhood goon TJ and succumb to the crime in Harlem. Darius is faced with the decision to pursue this life-changing opportunity or help keep Hakeem out of trouble.
Screening Time:
Block 3 | 3:30PM – 4:30PM