Brother, Where Are You? (2022)
Just remember: We come through fire.
Two brothers, separated by time and prison bars, reestablish contact. Inspired by James Baldwin's short story, 'Sonny's Blues.'
Director: Shiloh Tumo Washington
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: November 11, 2022
Cast
- Troy Maxwell G. Blakey - Sonny
- Harold Dennis - Earnest
- MyLeah Givens - Gracie
Screenplay
- James Baldwin (Original Story)
- Oscar Brown Jr. (Lyricist)
- Shiloh Tumo Washington
Music: Sulyiman Stokes
Cinematography: Stefhanie Arreguin
Editing: Shiloh Tumo Washington
Production: Tumo Works
Language: English
Budget: $1,500
Original Language: en
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival
Keywords
prison, freedom, liberation, trauma, letter, love, family, death, healing, communicating with the dead, communication, incarceration, african american history, african american, black liberation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brother, Where Are You? about?
- Two brothers, separated by time and prison bars, reestablish contact. Inspired by James Baldwin's short story, 'Sonny's Blues.'
- Who directed Brother, Where Are You??
- Brother, Where Are You? was directed by Shiloh Tumo Washington.
- Who stars in Brother, Where Are You??
- Brother, Where Are You? stars Troy Maxwell G. Blakey, Harold Dennis, MyLeah Givens.
- How long is Brother, Where Are You??
- Brother, Where Are You? has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Brother, Where Are You??
- Brother, Where Are You? is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Brother, Where Are You??
- Brother, Where Are You? had a budget of $1,500.
- What are the themes of Brother, Where Are You??
- The themes of Brother, Where Are You? include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival.