A LETTER TO
BLACK MEN
By Kiosa Sukami
OFFICIAL TRAILER
SYNOPSIS
Kevin succumbs to a life of crime after the loss of his parents. On the day of Kevin’s initiation, Black is released from prison. He attempts to rekindle the relationship with Kevin and his sister, turned legal guardian, Kelsie. Although Kelsie disapproves of Black’s history, he ultimately goes the distance to prove himself a dependable father figure to Kevin.
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AWARDS / NOMINATIONS
Nominee - Best British/Irish Short at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards 2023
Long-listed - Best British Short at the British Independent Film Awards 2022
Winner - Best UK Short at Manchester Film Festival 2022
Nominee - Best UK Short at Raindance Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Raindance Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Bolton International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - British Urban Film Festival 2022
Official Selection - Cannes Indie Shorts Awards 2022
The Series
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CAST
Adam Wright
(Smokey)
Iain Gordon
(Femi)
Trinity Benjamin
(Maxine)
Dennis Parker
(David)
Samuel Leibowitz
(Elias “The Rabbi” Ezra)
Andrei Vlad
(Leo Ezra)
Fiona Sinnott
(Lynne)
Dimeji Ewuoso
(Black)
Juwon Adedokun
(Kevin)
Ashley Lyon Durant
(Dennis)
Tanjiana Bryan-Hesse
(Kelsie)
CREW
Kiosa Sukami
(Writer, Producer & Director)
Laurelle Jones
(Co-Producer & 1st AD)
Jerry Amadi-Pradon
(Director of Photography)
Greg Francis
(2nd Director)
Richard Allen
(2nd Director of Photography)
Allyson Julien
(Production Designer)
Bien Kayij
(Script Editor)
Beau Wilkinson
(Gaffer)
Nina Dontu
(Costume Designer)
Tia Ilana
(Art Director)
Manuela Pierri
(Casting Director)
Ali Zolfagharii
(Sound Recordist)
UPCOMING SCREENINGS
