Production
Unfiltered
The eldest of five daughters, 15-year-old Tamia is expected to perform domestic chores and act as an additional caretaker. A protector and budding poet, she speaks her truth through rhythmic verse. Tamia makes powerful strides to communicate to her mom that she needs a break, even as the reality of their situation escalates. Tamia takes her 7-year-old sister, London, under her wings to shield her from the pressures for Black girls to grow up too fast. The pair transform Brooklyn into their playground before Tamia’s departure to college separates them for the first time. Can Tamia go away without the [...]
Ellas Vinieron de Las Nubes / They Came From the Clouds
“Ellas Vinieron de Las Nubes” follows José David, Fanni, and Marlen, three young Afro-Mexicans in the mythic landscapes of Oaxaca, seeking to rediscover their ancestral African heritage. In Mexico, Blackness is shamed, with lighter skin being preferred. Through a mesmerizing blend of documentary, animation, and fiction, the film opens portals to alternate realities, immersing viewers in the personal narratives, memories, and dreams of these resilient individuals. José David, a quiet cumbia singer, is haunted by the painful legacy of his brother's mysterious departure, while Fanni, a demure college student, is ensnared by the lingering shadow of her mother's absence, when [...]
