Garden of Eden (2016)

Garden of Eden follows Jaliyah (Anyanwu Uwa) as she tries to make sense of her life as a young, newly outed lesbian. Following an altercation with her father, the 17-year old is forced into homelessness just neighborhoods away. As Jaliyah’s identity evolves, a friendship with an unlikely sidekick grows, along with her disdain for religion, society, and cultural norms.

Director: Imani Nikyah Dennison
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Imani Nikyah Dennison

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garden of Eden about?
Garden of Eden follows Jaliyah (Anyanwu Uwa) as she tries to make sense of her life as a young, newly outed lesbian. Following an altercation with her father, the 17-year old is forced into homelessness just neighborhoods away. As Jaliyah’s identity evolves, a friendship with an unlikely sidekick grows, along with her disdain for religion, society, and cultural norms.
Who directed Garden of Eden?
Garden of Eden was directed by Imani Nikyah Dennison.