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Season 5


Season: Season 5

Trapped

May 25, 2023 Jason Schoellen

Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow’s next great filmmakers, this episode includes: Kings: A rookie African American police officer on his first night on the job faces a veteran partner who abuses the power of his badge. ‘Til Death: A man learns he will forever be haunted by the unforgiving ghost of his dead wife. Pinky Promise: A young African American couple is faced with tragedy on the brink of starting their lives together.

Choices

May 25, 2023 Jason Schoellen

Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow’s next great filmmakers, this episode includes: The Last Rose: Against her mother’s wishes, a girl dates a guy that leads to her contracting HIV and ultimately her death. Radical Joy: In a time of mounting social unrest, a young Black woman faces a life-altering choice.

Black Girl Solutions

May 25, 2023 Jason Schoellen

Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow’s next great filmmakers, this episode includes: God Bless the Cook: Chef Roslyn Spence trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, but her biggest critic remains her mother, a 94-year-old self-taught cook for Hollywood’s biggest stars. Healing in Color: In a world where Black women are expected to be invulnerable to pain, five Black women participate in an art workshop to confront their personal struggles and explore healing through art.

Down… But Not Out

May 25, 2023 Jason Schoellen

Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow’s next great filmmakers, this episode includes: The Soldier: When a homeless veteran receives news of his former wife dying, he embarks on a journey to reunite with his adult daughter and overcome his PTSD in the process. Sorry For Your Loss: Four friends struggle with what to do with the remains of a woman they all disliked, forcing them to think about their relationships with family, death, and each other. Crybaby: This film explores Black generational trauma and difficult truths as a troubled young man considers taking his life. Boo Hag or Shadow Man: When a career conjure woman messes up a banishment ritual for a client, she accidentally brings back the angry demon to her unsuspecting roommate.

Speak Your Truth

May 25, 2023 Jason Schoellen

Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow’s next great filmmakers, this episode includes: Voices Unheard: Voices Unheard is a collection of Black stories from right within our backyards that uplifts, informs & inspires. Not Just a Name: This documentary explores the stigma and racial bias experienced by African Americans with unique sounding names, as well as the historical origin of these names in America. I Never Picked Cotton: In this animated documentary, Yolanda Morgan recalls her experiences with racism and the impact it has had on her.

Growing Pains

May 25, 2023 Jason Schoellen

Bernie and Wanda try to help Vanessa improve her SAT scores, but Vanessa seems more interested in working at the coffee shop; and Jordan improves his physique.

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