Orí is a documentary short that explores Black motherhood, spiritual inheritance, and the emotional realities of postpartum life within systems that often fail to support Black families.
The film follows Marica Lowe, a new mother navigating the early days of postpartum while confronting the possibility of losing custody of her child through a family court order. As she reflects on prophecy, ancestral memory, and the role of birth workers in protecting Black mothers, the film reveals how motherhood exists at the intersection of spirituality, state power, and community care.
While deeply personal, the story reflects a broader cultural reality: Black mothers continue to navigate structural barriers in healthcare, postpartum support, and family autonomy.