In this ode to community mothers, a female drummer must confront an estranged young man she raised.
Running Time: 12 minutes
Brief discussion and reception to follow.
About the Film:
The film is an ode to mothers, grandmothers, god mothers and community mothers who have attempted to raise boys in a harsh society that presents young men with challenges the women will never understand, no matter how strong they are.
Starring Malika Parker as Mama Jo and Keith Illidge as Brandon, with music by Nasir Dickerson, the short film is textured with the vibrance of African drumming, 'soul speaking' jazz and a cinema veritè quality that blurs the lines between fiction and non-fiction.
Join the cast and crew for our Philadelphia premiere and reception!
About the Writer and Director:
Jos Duncan is a storyteller, filmmaker, educator and cultural worker. With a background in documentary, "Mama Jo" debuts her work as a writer/director of fiction film. She is currently in post production with her experimental film "Interviews With Oracles" and developing her first narrative feature, "Wanaki".
Crew Credits:
Produced by: Stephanie Malson, Todd A. Agostini Sr.
2nd Camera: Tezarah Wilkins
Hair, Make Up, Costumes, Props: April Radicalsunflower Harley
Editor: James Codoyannis
Music: Nasir Dickerson
With additional support from: Anssumane Silla and Nikki Brake Sillá, Ira Bond, Florcy Morisset Vivantartcollection and The Leeway Foundation.
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