Born out of the 2020 summer protests, this film is inspired by the powerful 4 song ep of the same name, created by a collective of young Oakland artists.
Short film
The Story
“Liberation is mandatory”
– Kahlil Chatmon
In response to the 2020 summer protests, a collective of Oakland-based youth created this short film and soundtrack as an expression of their complex emotions. The 4-song EP and film capture the spirit of the struggle and perseverance African Americans have experienced since the ancestors first stepped foot on the eastern shore in bondage. Too often, stories about and for young people are told through the eyes of adults. As griots of their generation, this dynamic story is by youth for youth.
During this once in a lifetime moment in history, when youth mental health, affirming education and the very right to life is under attack, every adult working with young Black people should pay attention to this rare opportunity to hear their cry, understand their struggle and be inspired to act. This film seeks to inform, inspire and invite the audience to change the systems that have failed too many for too long.
The Music
Please check out the music that inspired the film here:
