2025 Denton Black Film Festival

In the Dreamer's Realm Shorts: Darwin the Dreamer; Gods of the Universe: Rise of the Star Child; If They Took Us Back; Opening Up; The Candy Lady; The Last Golden Hour

Available in 16d 10h 58m 17s
Available January 27, 2025 2:00 AM UTC
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6 films in package
Darwin the Dreamer
Darwin the Dreamer tells the tale of a blind child who uses his imagination to see. The film is a lesson on how to manifest ones destiny and explores the power of imagination and turning your dreams into reality, while in the face of adversity.
Gods of the Universe: Rise of the Star Child
Advanced beings must train star children to guide humanity to the next stage of evolution before a catastrophic event destroys Earth, but their methods differ and time is running out.
If They Took Us Back
In the alternate history short film If They Took Us Back, the U.S. government mandated the return of all formerly enslaved people back to Africa in 1863. More than a century later, a descendant of the ‘Black Returns’(DANIEL) decides to break the 160-year exile and return to the U.S. in exchange for overdue reparations from a remorseful, sympathetic and Black-obsessed America.
Opening Up
At an evening support group, a new member puts everyone on edge when he arrives wearing a protective radiation suit.
The Candy Lady
A neighborhood candy lady's normal day goes awry when she awakens an antique magical typewriter that brings her short stories to life.
The Last Golden Hour
A young black girl grapples with her acceptance of reality amid a recent horrific event that makes the world seem bleak.
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In the alternate history short film If They Took Us Back, the U.S. government mandated the return of all formerly enslaved people back to Africa in 1863. More than a century later, a descendant of the ‘Black Returns’(DANIEL) decides to break the 160-year exile and return to the U.S. in exchange for overdue reparations from a remorseful, sympathetic and Black-obsessed America.

  • Year
    2024-01-12
  • Runtime
    00:30:00
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Content Warning
    Suggested PG-13- Strong Language
  • Note
    https://linktr.ee/iftheytookusback
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  • Director
    Holly Charles-Pearson
  • Screenwriter
    Holly Charles-Pearson
  • Producer
    Misty Starks, Adam Bailey, Angeline Abrera, Ben Grimes, Holly Charles-Pearson, Charles Baker
  • Executive Producer
    James Treakle-Smith
  • Cast
    Casting Director:Ariel Johnson, Cast: Kentrell Wright, Gloriaus Nagginda, Dominique McGee, Nisha Renee, KJ Fisher
  • Cinematographer
    Joaquín Morales; Unit Stills Photographer: Angeline Abrera
  • Editor
    James Treakle-Smith
  • Production Design
    Grips: Jarron McArthur, Ethan Salinas, Wardrobe Stylist: Karissa Rendon, Makeup Artists: Kapreia Thomas, Dane Udas, Hair Stylists: Tristen Davis, Jeff James, Dominique Fenix, Barber: Johnny Sands, Dialect Coach: Charnele Brown, Designer/Retailer: Ebele Iloanya, Props: Doris Clinton
  • Composer
    Score Composer/Producer: Nathaniel Earl
  • Music
    Daniel Fears
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