Shorts Program: The Coming of Age
Color Him Son
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A Father's Affirmation
This is a film about being your authentic self as a black girl no matter what. It's about the importance of showing up as YOU whether as a mathlete or an athlete. This film seeks to pay homage to the older black female athletes like Serena Williams and Flo-Jo, who showed an entire generation of young girls that is OK to be yourself despite what the naysayers believe. While also being inspired by the new gen of unapologetic athletes, like Angel Reese (who the main character is named after) and Sha'Carri Richardson.
Filmmaker: Barrett Miller II & Antonio Knoxx
Runtime: 3 min
Program Block Title: The Coming of Age
Screening Date & Time: Saturday 11:30a
Location: Elegba Folklore Society 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219 [map]
Country: USA
Year: 2023
Color Him Son
On the morning of his 18th birthday, Caleb wakes to the uncomfortable reminder that his father will be returning from prison. Refusing to help his grandmother and make his father's bed, he escapes to the streets -- only, after brief solitude, he faces off with the past.
Filmmaker: Chandler Crump
Runtime: 11 min 27 sec
Program Block Title: The Coming of Age
Screening Date & Time: Saturday 11:30a
Location: Elegba Folklore Society 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219 [map]
Country: USA
Year: 2022/2023
Green Trip
Derrick struggles to find weed during a stressful return to his hometown until he learns that his family's acceptance is the ultimate high.
Filmmaker: Jeff "JO" Oliphant
Runtime: 23 min
Program Block Title: The Coming of Age
Screening Date & Time: Saturday 11:30a
Location: Elegba Folklore Society 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219 [map]
Country: USA
Year: 2023
The Love Machine
An ancestor dreams of a present-day Philadelphia. Nasir Smith, a teenage scientist, and influencer has the desire to heal his family’s past to welcome back love and compassion into their household. Going Live! he presents his new invention to the world, called The Love Machine. More than a time machine, participants specifically go back to the past to reframe moments of their childhood that caused them trauma. Nasir puts this concept to the test by inviting his distant older sister, Nadia to be his first subject. Reluctant and annoyed, and now trapped inside a strange tin-plated full-body chamber, Nadia is encouraged to believe that even in difficult times love can still exist. The ancestor awakens, satisfied with the future she is building.
Filmmaker: jasmine lynea
Runtime: 10 min
Program Block Title: The Coming of Age
Screening Date & Time: Saturday 11:30a
Location: Elegba Folklore Society 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219 [map]
Country: USA
Year: 2022