Reel Sisters Virtual Showcase 2024 – Program 5
October 5 - October 31
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 Oct. 5 through Oct. 31, 2024 (11:59 pm EST)!
Invite friends over and have a watch party!
VIRTUAL PROGRAM 5
Hair
Producer: Amy E. Powell Directors: Wendy Mateo, Lorena Diaz
Writers: Wendy Mateo, Lorena Diaz
comedy, 6 min.
In Mari’s salon, it’s just another day where they spill the tea about life. But today Christina comes in late and through her hair mishaps they rally around her when the truth is revealed.
Petting Zoo
Producer: Alexus L. Addison Director: Malcolm Lott
Writer: Sherryle Kiser- Jackson
narrative, 15 min.
Petting Zoo is about a young African-American professional named Rochelle, who is adjusting to her new role as Assistant Director while navigating a manager who creates a hostile work environment through micromanagement and microaggressions regarding the appearance of her natural hair.
Have I Swallowed Your Dreams
Producer/Director/Writer: Clara Chan
narrative, 6 min.
A poetic conversation between an immigrant daughter and her mother about sacrifices and dreams.
Dragonfly
Producers: Julia Morizawa, James Babbin, Brian Sturges
Director/Writer: Julia Morizawa
animation, 13 min.
A young girl learns of her mother’s survival of the Tokyo Firebombing on March 9-10, 1945 through the eyes of her brother’s spirit.
KULTUR
Producers: Yety Akinola, Maya Gwynn, Alia Bennett
Director: Asari Aibangbee Writers: Asari Aibangbee, Natalie Miles
narrative, 19 min.
A well respected white therapist suggests a social media therapy app, called KULTUR, for two of her patients, both young and Black. One Trans/non-binary, the other Cisgender femme.