A LETTER TO BLACK MEN
By Kiosa Sukami
SYNOPSIS
Kevin succumbs to a life of crime after the loss of his father. On the day of Kevin’s initiation, Black is released from prison. He attempts to rekindle the relationship with Kevin and his sister, turned legal guardian, Kelsie. Although Kelsie disapproves of Black’s history, he ultimately goes the distance to prove himself a dependable father figure to Kevin.
The Series
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OFFICIAL TRAILER
AWARDS / NOMINATIONS
Nominee - Best British/Irish Short at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards 2023
Long-listed - Best British Short at the British Independent Film Awards 2022
Winner - Best UK Short at Manchester Film Festival 2022
Nominee - Best UK Short at Raindance Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Raindance Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Bolton International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - British Urban Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Cannes Indie Shorts Awards 2022
WATCH FILM
CAST
Dejon Weston
(David)
Iain Gordon
(Femi)
Trinity Benjamin
(Maxine)
Adam Wright
(Smokey)
Jesse Lihau
(Kevin)
Baba Oyejide
(Black)
Ashley Durant
(Leon)
Lynsey Murrell
(Kelsie)
CREW
Kiosa Sukami
(Writer, Producer & Director)
Miguel Cármenes
(Cinematographer)
Tia Ilana
(Art Director)
Laurelle Jones
(Assistant Director)
Junior Alawa
(Script Supervisor)
Orestes Mersinias
(Sound Recordist)
Langa Manyoba
(Sound Designer)
Daniele Tartaca
(Gaffer)