Dramatic Film Series
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Bright
A surprisingly contemplative drama centered on a blind man (Robert Wisdom) who must guide a quirky young man (Eric Nenninger) through a desperate fear. This carefully crafted film is rich with imagery, cryptic dialog, and a superb cast chosen from The Wire and Generation Kill to include Robert Wisdom, Eric Nenninger, Glynn Turman, Andre Royo, Marc Menchaca, David Barrera, Rich McDonald, and Benjamin Busch. Bright pulls us into its world, demands our fascination, and keeps us in wonder. It is a truly artful experience.
Lost Language
Lost Language tells the story of Sofia Adams, a young deaf woman who has tried for many years to fit into society. One day Sofia meets David with whom she falls in love with. Mean while, Sofia's mother, Mary is cautious of this new man in Sofia's life as a result of her own abusive relationship with her deceased husband. Eventually Mary's questioning of David's reasons for being with Sofia leads him to destroy Sofia's heart. Sofia has learned to be happy with who she is in the end and realizes she does not need to change for anyone. A story about being happy with who you are.
The Encounter
A young white woman on a search for inner peace, gets stuck in an elevator with an older African man. Though the residue of apartheid still remains, does he hold the key to her finding inner peace?
The Encounter is a story about loss, compassion, and how connected we really are. A dramatic exploration of denying our past, and finding peace in the present, by way of two strangers that get stuck in an elevator. There are unexpected twists and turns, that surprise and inspire us all.
This piece will be enjoyed by anyone who has left their country, lost a loved one, or cares about the cultural aspects of our world.
Ammar Maa
