When a factory closure threatens a small Rust Belt town, one older factory worker continues going to his former job every day despite the shutdown. His peculiar decision has a profound effect on the whole community, and his actions yield an outcome that no one expected.

Producers: Lovell Holder, Maya Emelle, Clark Peterson, Robert Jury
Writer: Robert Jury
Cast: Talia Shire, Peter Gerety, Billy Brown


Preceded by the short film "Black Boy Joy"

 

Black Boy Joy

Directed by Martina Lee
US, 2019, 12 min.

An introspective slice of life story about two generations of black men living in the same household and juggling the demands of raising a young son with autism. They all struggle to adapt to their new normal after the death of a loved one.

Producers: Nasir Kenneth Ferebee, Jhanvi Motla
Writer: Michelle Sam
Cast: Will Catlett, Evan Alex, Shirley Jordan, Montae Russell