A rebellious, nonbinary teenager wrestles with their hardworking single mom over joining the Legacy League—an elite organization for high school girls.
Drama , Short Films
Directed By: Diop Russell
To Move in My Mother’s Prayers
Synopsis
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Directed by
Diop Russell
Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Diop Russell (they/them) is a writer and director committed to changing the world through storytelling. Guided by Black queer feminism and Trans* liberation, Diop writes imaginative stories about LGBTQIA+ folks. Their work delves into themes of reparations, family, healing, and home. Diop holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Spelman College.
Style & Format
Debut Directors , Festival Official Selections
Identity & Perspective
Black Femme Stories , LGBTQ+ Stories
Topics
Coming of Age , Motherhood & Family
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