Shiloh Tumo Washington

Two brothers, separated by time and prison bars, reestablish contact. Inspired by James Baldwin's short story, 'Sonny's Blues.'

A romance is played in reverse, revealed through memories brought on by improvisational music.

A lone wind ensemble musician photographs an ongoing performance as she's suddenly joined by a past lover.

Through candid interviews, captivating "video portraits," and resonant poetry by jazz poet Ted Joans, the film navigates the terrain of Black identity, unraveling beauty standards and confronting the objectification of the Black body. A powerful reclamation unfolds, turning societal stereotypes into a celebration of strength, resilience, and individuality.

In 1960s France, a jazz musician becomes the subject of an impromptu documentary.