Toxic: A Black Woman's Story (2019)
One day in the life of a Black woman could change the way you see the world
Racism. Toxic stress. Birth outcomes. How are these things intertwined? The short film, Toxic: A Black Woman's Story, seeks to explore that question - Peer into the world of the film's lead protagonist, Nina. An elite lawyer, loyal wife, and loving mother of a teen boy, Nina is navigating life (and a pregnancy) to the best of her ability. But sometimes the forces on a woman - especially a black woman - can be too much to bear. Follow Nina in this day-in-the-life drama, and see the world through the eyes of a successful black woman who must navigate an unjust world while trying to protect the world she has created for herself and her family.
Cast
- Crystle Paynther Collins - Nina
- Mike Head - Don
- Re'Shawn Reese - Michael
- Fred Munkachy - Principal Eckor
- Jennifer Anderson - Karen
- Edlyn Sabrina - Dr. Gupta
- Lawrence Wilson - Store Clerk
- Tino Roncone - Newscaster
- Ravenae Bigsby - Youtube Makeup Artist
Screenplay
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
police brutality, pregnancy, racism
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toxic: A Black Woman's Story about?
- Racism. Toxic stress. Birth outcomes. How are these things intertwined? The short film, Toxic: A Black Woman's Story, seeks to explore that question - Peer into the world of the film's lead protagonist, Nina. An elite lawyer, loyal wife, and loving mother of a teen boy, Nina is navigating life (and a pregnancy) to the best of her ability. But sometimes the forces on a woman - especially a black woman - can be too much to bear. Follow Nina in this day-in-the-life drama, and see the world through the eyes of a successful black woman who must navigate an unjust world while trying to protect the world she has created for herself and her family.
- Who directed Toxic: A Black Woman's Story?
- Toxic: A Black Woman's Story was directed by Devon V. Collins.
- Who stars in Toxic: A Black Woman's Story?
- Toxic: A Black Woman's Story stars Crystle Paynther Collins, Mike Head, Re'Shawn Reese, Fred Munkachy, Jennifer Anderson, Edlyn Sabrina.
- How long is Toxic: A Black Woman's Story?
- Toxic: A Black Woman's Story has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Toxic: A Black Woman's Story?
- Toxic: A Black Woman's Story is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Toxic: A Black Woman's Story?
- Toxic: A Black Woman's Story had a budget of $60,000.
- Where was Toxic: A Black Woman's Story produced?
- Toxic: A Black Woman's Story was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Toxic: A Black Woman's Story?
- The themes of Toxic: A Black Woman's Story include: Social Commentary and Reflection.