FREE
A SHORT FILM
A young enslaved man is secretly taught to read and write by his master’s wife. Using only the air as their blackboard, this random act of kindness provided an education that paved the way from slavery to freedom.
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Writer/Director/Choreographer - Ben Hartley
Producer - Lisa Donmall-Reeve for LDR Creative LLC in association with On The Rocks Films
Director of Photography - Matthew Simpkins
Assistant Director/Editor - Greg Roderick
Composer - Olafur Arnalds
Costume Designer - David Quinn
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Idyllwild International, CA | Rochester International, NY | NewFilmmakers, NY | Columbia, MD | Soho, NY | Dumbo, NY | Charlotte, NC | Crown Heights, NY | Coronado Island, CA | Divulge Dancers, CA | Sedona International, AZ
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Columbia, MD
Best Cinematography WINNER
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Idyllwild, CA
Best Short WINNER
Best Supporting Actor WINNER
Best Actor NOMINATED
Best Actress NOMINATED
Best Director NOMINATED
Best Editing NOMINATED
Best Supporting Actress NOMINATED
Best Cinematography NOMINATED
Best Original Score NOMINATED
Excellence in Producing WINNER
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