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Reel Sisters Virtual Showcase 2025 – Program 3
Reel Sisters is proud to present our selection of fine virtual films that you can enjoy from your living room or couch! Each section is $5 and no extra charge for film lovers who purchased All Access Passes!
The collection will be available from Saturday, Oct. 25 through Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 (11:59 pm EST)!
Invite friends over and have a watch party!
VIRTUAL PROGRAM 3 – Dreams In Motion
Dark Skin Bruises Differently
Director/Writer: Susan Wokoma
Producer: Susan Wokoma, Maëva Demurger
narrative, 10:52 min.
Children lie. But when one lie threatens Ms Lawson’s integrity as a teacher, can she keep on defending a student as peculiar as Maria Obasi?
Lana
Director: Laetitia Angba, Julie R. Lissouba
Writer: Laetitia Angba
Producer: Rocío Barba Fuentes
narrative, 16:18 min.
Lana, in her chaotic teenage years, doesn’t live her life exactly as everyone else. Her father, Benjamin, is threaten of deportation from Canada and her family deals everyday with the fear of an expected separation.
Zari
Director/Writer: Shruti Parekh
Producer: Shruti Parekh, Kajri Akhtar
narrative, 19:16 min.
American teen Neelu feels like a fish out of water amidst preparations for her sister’s wedding in Delhi until she forges a brief and unexpected connection with Zeyb, a quiet sari store clerk who moonlights as an internet drag queen.
Can You Hear Me
Director: Shiam Shams, Sayba Talukder
Writer: Shiam Shams
Producer: Rezwan Shahriar Sumit
narrative, 16:59 min.
In the cacophony of Dhaka, Drik, a deaf 9-year-old, finds solace
in his friend Saibo’s stories during their daily rides to school. Their unique bond bridges their different hearing abilities, creating a peaceful haven amidst the chaos. When Saibo suddenly vanishes, Drik is left alone and vulnerable. Lost in Saibo’s drawings, Drik experiences vivid visions of the ocean, but his joy is tempered by worry for his missing friend.