Ahamefule Joe Oluo's days are spent at a soul-deadening corporate job and his nights come alive behind a trumpet at Seattle jazz clubs. As he struggles to climb out of the ruins of his broken marriage, Aham has to deal with endless bureaucracy, a boss trying to lead him to the Lord, and a mother who refuses to cut ties with his ex.
DRIVING WHILE BLACK is a dark comedy, rooted deeply in reality... but not a reality that everybody is familiar with. Dimitri delivers Pizzas for a living - but as a young black man he is faced with "extra" challenges while navigating the city.
A single mother whose life has been beset by personal tragedy struggles to realize her dreams as an R&B singer in director Kirsten Person Ramey's affecting tale of personal triumph.
Nathan Lee, an AAPI teenager, finds out that he has brain cancer right before he turns 18 and vows to live the remains of his life with passion… And refuses to die a virgin. Knowing that his gay best friend, Dash, wants to become a filmmaker, Nathan offers himself as a documentary subject to Dash, who is also in love with Nathan. Nathan and Dash decide to document as much of his remaining life as possible.
Beyond the Bridge is a story about mental health told through the lives of three people. An award winning therapist dealing with the guilt of losing his twin brother to suicide, a 2nd generation Cuban-American afraid to reveal his true identity as a homosexual and a washed-up rock star battling addiction in the midst of losing it all. Dr. Dahneesh Sanders dedicated his life to the research of mental illness after the death of his brother Danny. Following the release of his book entitled 'Beyond the Bridge', Dahneesh attempts to rid his guilt and redeem himself by providing therapy to a teenage boy who reminds him of his fallen brother. Sammy Jiminez has been hiding the fact that he's gay for over half of his life. He's given up. Each day is just a measurement of time counting down to its inevitable end. The thought of being rejected by his father is worse than death and the glimmer of hope that he might be accepted by his dad is the only thing keeping him alive.
An open ended conversation of Black singles about dating in Atlanta about the pitfalls and possibilities for them. Six stereotypes are embodied in individuals at the table. Unrealistic expectations are discussed and analyzed. Real examples of situations and dynamics in relationships are highlighted.
Keisha always had a problem finding a decent job in her community. Financial hardship gets worse for her and her son after her grandmother dies and only leaves behind a Bible. Struggling to take care of her son and pay bills she turns to a job at a strip club. It's all to get a new life in a new city and away from the blackmailing child protective services agent.
An inspirational film of three strangers from three different walks of life setting out from Atlanta on a road trip to Knoxville, Louisville, and Nashville. The three meet as a result of over scheduling by their employer. Ragan is a sales rep who finds herself traveling with two assistants, Tyrese and Vin, who are on a temporary work assignment.
Two sisters, two boyfriends, one simple birthday weekend getaway. Or it would have been, if not for the threesome, the love affair, the unexpected arrival of a fiancé, and the ensuing ridiculous dinner role play charade everyone is forced to participate in just to keep from getting caught.
Inspired by the book of Genesis, this film tells the power struggle between two families: a clan of herders led by Jacob and another clan of hunters fronted by his brother Esau. Caught in the crossfire is their cousin, Hamor and his tribe of farmers.
Explores the path of hitler from insignificance, to World domination, and demonstrates the delusions he had that lead to massive deaths during the War.
Disappear talks about the acceptance of death as a decisive step towards adulthood, and specifically about this “passage ritual” in the “Millennial” generation, since they have had to grow up seeing life through a screen.
Takes you deep inside the meaning of FAITH, as Jacob will learn. His wife Kayla must find the strength to endure as the couple go through life-altering hardships.