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According to series Caroline Dries, the CW show Batwoman has been canceled after 3 seasons on the network.
The TV writer posted on Twitter the breaking news stating:
“Just got the sad news that #Batwoman will not be seeing an S4. I am bummed, but full of gratitude. What an honor to make 51 episodes. So many inspiring, brilliant people contributed to this series. Thank you producers, cast and crew. Thank you, fans! We love you.”
Just got the sad news that #Batwoman will not be seeing an S4. I am bummed, but full of gratitude. What an honor to make 51 episodes. So many inspiring, brilliant people contributed to this series. Thank you producers, cast and crew. Thank you, fans! We love you.
— Caroline Dries (@carolinedries) April 29, 2022
In season three of Batwoman, Ryan Wilder (Javicia Leslie) shed her parole for the Batsuit and her van for the Batcave to carry out the legacy of Batwoman and protect Gotham’s underserved communities. Her journey continues as she and the Bat Team focus on finding Batman’s trophies, a collection of objects seized from Gotham’s most infamous villains before they land in pernicious hands. Meanwhile, Ryan personally struggles with the bombshell dropped by Alice (Rachel Skarsten) – that her birth mother is still alive.
Season 3 also brought in new players including actor Robin Givens as Jada Jet and Nick Creegan as Joker. Creegan is the first Black actor to play Joker in that role. No additional information from CW or other talent from the series has been released as of yet as this story is still breaking.
Variety has also reported the story.
According to series Caroline Dries, the CW show Batwoman has been canceled after 3 seasons on the network.
The TV writer posted on Twitter the breaking news stating:
“Just got the sad news that #Batwoman will not be seeing an S4. I am bummed, but full of gratitude. What an honor to make 51 episodes. So many inspiring, brilliant people contributed to this series. Thank you producers, cast and crew. Thank you, fans! We love you.”
Just got the sad news that #Batwoman will not be seeing an S4. I am bummed, but full of gratitude. What an honor to make 51 episodes. So many inspiring, brilliant people contributed to this series. Thank you producers, cast and crew. Thank you, fans! We love you.
— Caroline Dries (@carolinedries) April 29, 2022
In season three of Batwoman, Ryan Wilder (Javicia Leslie) shed her parole for the Batsuit and her van for the Batcave to carry out the legacy of Batwoman and protect Gotham’s underserved communities. Her journey continues as she and the Bat Team focus on finding Batman’s trophies, a collection of objects seized from Gotham’s most infamous villains before they land in pernicious hands. Meanwhile, Ryan personally struggles with the bombshell dropped by Alice (Rachel Skarsten) – that her birth mother is still alive.
Season 3 also brought in new players including actor Robin Givens as Jada Jet and Nick Creegan as Joker. Creegan is the first Black actor to play Joker in that role. No additional information from CW or other talent from the series has been released as of yet as this story is still breaking.
Variety has also reported the story.
I think it’s safe to say that if you had never been on Twitter prior to this week — that is no longer the case. 
It’s time to talk about the man who practically thinks he’s the real-life incarnation of Tony Stark. The man who brought you electronic luxury vehicles. The man who founded a whole spaceflight company and wants to send you to Mars.
I’m talking about the man who just bought out Twitter for a measly $44 billion…
Do I even have to say his name? Let’s seriously unpack this for a second because this is wild!
Can you imagine what you could buy with $44 billion dollars?
Well, let me help you. 
#1: A Country
Oh, yes! Did you know that Sri Lanka has a debt amounting to a whopping $35 billion?
Recently, the country has been seeking support due to its struggling economy and other issues that have begun to arise throughout its debt crisis: food shortages, power cuts, and street protests.
With $44 billion, Elon could have paid the debt of an entire nation.
Just let that sink in for a minute.
#2: A Laptop for Every College Student on Earth
As in Planet Earth, people! It has been reported that there are approximately 250 million college kids studying around the world today. That $44 billion could’ve afforded a decent Chromebook for each of these students and Elon would still walk away with some change left to throw an after-party!
How much change? A quarter 
of a billion dollars.
Speaking of students…
#3: Student Debt
It has been reported that America loans an annual total of $45.3 billion to 44.4% of all postsecondary students.
I can’t even begin to process the fact that it is possible for a single human being to be capable of wiping out a year’s worth of student debt for almost half of all graduate students in America.
Which tier of the flex hierarchy does this fall into? Can someone please tell me?
Anyway, at the end of the day, we can’t control how people spend their hard-earned billions.
So, how did we get here?
Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time Elon Musk has considered buying Twitter. He’s been a big fan of the platform for years and staunchly believes that Twitter plays a great part in protecting free speech and free information.
The first time Musk publicly inquired if Twitter was for sale was in this tweet exchange with @redletterdave back in 2017:
Many thought the tweet to be a joke at the time, but, in retrospect, it is very possible that Musk has been eyeing Twitter as his next acquisition target for longer than we realized.
But, why now?
Well, it appears that the straw that finally broke the camel’s back came from Twitter itself.
In recent years, Elon Musk has been very transparent about his growing discontent with the platform when it began to censor users and suspend accounts without notice or explanation.
Twitter’s content moderation didn’t entirely come out of the blue, however.
No social media platform is perfect, but Twitter has continued to face a growing conundrum since its inception.
Despite being a hub committed to freedom of speech and expression, the platform’s flaws began to surface when it was exposed that there were an increasing number of accounts/users promoting terrorism and recruitment for ISIS in 2015/2016.
Additionally, due to the drastic rise in “fake news,” Twitter has ramped up its moderation of content and accounts in order to prevent the spread of disinformation on the platform.
With over 200 million users around the world, many argue that Twitter can be a wondrous gift and a curse. Now it plays an ethical role in ensuring accuracy of information, fact-checking claims to uphold public safety, and protecting the values that democracies hold dear.
So, what’s the big deal?
Elon Musk believes that Twitter has gone too far with its censorship and, if it goes unchecked, the platform could be doing a disservice to social discourse and free speech.
He has also gone on record to blame Twitter for the rise of Truth Social, Donald Trump’s social media platform, and indicated that it wouldn’t have come to fruition if Twitter had been more neutral in the past and politically nonpartisan.
He later issued a letter to Bret Taylor, Twitter’s board chairman, that expressed his discontent with the platform as well as his desire to take the company private: “I invested in Twitter as I believe in its potential to be the platform for free speech around the globe, and I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy. However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form. Twitter needs to be transformed as a private company.”
Imagine being so angry at a multibillion dollar company that you resort to buying it out completely.
Must be nice … can’t relate. But we can dream, right? 
As for Twitter—how did they respond?
Their board of advisors decided they weren’t going down easy, so they tried to curtail Musk’s acquisition efforts by initiating Operation “Poison Pill,” a defense tactic that would “flood the market with new stock that all shareholders except Mr. Musk could buy at a discounted price.”
Therefore, share prices would rise above current levels and would force Musk to buy Twitter at a higher premium.
It’s giving savagery, isn’t it? 
Honestly, I’m still side-eyeing Twitter for pulling such a questionable mechanism as it does negatively impact fairness for all shareholders and make a stock more volatile.
With that said, poison pills have been legal since the 1980s and were designed to help companies protect themselves from hostile takeovers and acquirers.
Unfortunately for Twitter, that didn’t deter the Tesla founder at all. But, fortunately for Twitter, this mechanism increased Musk’s bargaining price significantly to $44 billion ($54.20 a share), which would be a 38% premium increase for the social media giant.
Shortly after Twitter’s board of advisers unanimous decision to sell broke the news, Musk announced a few of the changes and initiatives he wanted to bring to the platform via none other than his Twitter account:
Since then, Musk has expressed interest in the following:
- Allowing tweets to be long-form (more than 280 characters).
- Adding an edit button to tweets.
- Making DMs end-to-end encrypted so that they can’t be hacked or surveilled.
- Buying Coca-Cola to “put the cocaine back in.”
Let’s move on …
The future of Twitter is still uncertain, but we’re in for an interesting ride because there’s still the possibility that Musk could walk away from the deal.
There are so many questions to be answered, but what are your thoughts — is this the change that Twitter finally needs? Is Elon Musk the right man for the job?
Drop those comments on our social media channels!
Finding the right wooden baby crib for your child can be tough. Let us help you make the process easier!
Shopping for a crib can seem daunting, especially with so many options available. My first child had a bassinet, convertible crib, travel crib, AND a pack n’ play with removable bassinet and changing table. You might think that there’s no way I used all of those for one baby, but I did.
Each one had a different use. Even though I swear I’m a minimalist, I needed each one for a specific reason. So, using my experience with all the various cribs, I compiled a list to accommodate different needs, styles, and functionalities. In short, this list will help you find the perfect crib for your little one.
Filling a nursery with all the necessities? Make sure you get a comfortable nursing chair by checking out our list of the best nursing chairs for your baby’s room. And follow these links for even more nursery decor ideas, like Nintendo or Harry Potter!
All set? Then, here we go!
Wooden Bassinets
Bassinets are great for when you first bring baby home and are feeding often during the night. The lightweight and easy to move design, whether from the nursery to your bedroom or vice versa, makes those first weeks at home with the baby much less stressful.
This JPMA certified portable bassinet has a unique style with a wooden animal cub design and removable canopy. The frame is made of engineered wood, while the bassinet is plush and quilted inside for your baby’s comfort. Breathable mesh sides ensure ventilation, and the canopy is an excellent addition for those daytime naps. Comes with locking wheels to move to different rooms as needed, and an added storage basket underneath makes it convenient to store extra diapers and wipes for when your baby wakes up in the middle of the night.
In addition, if your little one likes being rocked to sleep, the bassinet can be easily swayed back and forth. This bassinet complements any nursery. Further, its compact enough to keep in an office if you work from home but want your baby nearby.
This size-adjustable crib is a unique convertible wooden baby crib crafted from durable beach wood. Firstly, the oval shape adjusts as your baby grows. Personally, I love a product that can grow with my child. Secondly, you can raise the mattress bottom, making it easier to lift your baby out or lower as your child starts to stand up in the crib. Lastly, one of the sides is removable, so when your child is old enough, they have that freedom of movement. This crib has a unique shape and appearance and will compliment most nurseries.
This smart bassinet has a beautiful, simple design that integrates the use of smart technology to soothe your baby to sleep. Protect your baby and encourage sleeping through the night, while the Smart Life app allows hands-free Auto Glide mode, nightlights, and sensory sounds. The legs are sturdy wood with a walnut finish that compliments the beautiful woven fabrics of the bassinet.
Although the SNOO Smart Sleeper bassinet is not wooden, I felt it would be a necessary addition to this list. The Bentley of cribs is the SNOO bassinet which is award-winning and will boost infant sleeping 1-2 hours. When your baby begins fussing, the SNOO responds with self rocking motions and sounds that mimic conditions in the womb. The SNOO is the first baby bassinet created to prevent accidental rolling over. It keeps your baby safely on their back, which the American of Pediatrics recommends for safe sleep. In addition to all these features, an app connects to the bassinet’s smart technology to track your baby’s sleep patterns and has a weaning option when preparing to move to a crib.
Portable Wooden Baby Cribs
A wooden baby crib that is foldable and portable is a great alternative to a pack and play. Usable at a second home or kept at grandma’s and folded and placed in a closet until the next visit. If you live in a metropolitan area and have limited space in your home, a portable crib can be a great alternative to a full-sized crib if your baby will be co-sleeping in your room or your nursery is on the small side.
Designed for convenience and space-saving, the folding mini crib has a foldable frame with removable and locking caster wheels for easy storage and transport. The low-profile design and adjustable mattress positions make it easy to lift your baby in and out of the crib. Made with sustainably sourced solid New Zealand pine wood, this crib has a classic look.
The portable folding crib is perfect for those families who travel or share the new baby with grandma and grandpa, so the parents can have a quiet night at home. The lightweight frame is made of solid birch wood, which makes for a reliable and durable crib. Further, the crib folds flat for storage, making it ideal to use for a weekend, then easily pack up and store until next use.
Convertible Wooden Baby Cribs
My favorite type of wooden baby crib is a convertible crib which is a great idea if you feel guilty spending hundreds of dollars on a crib. Usable for years and able to grow with your child, so they are well worth the price. Convertible cribs easily convert from cribs to toddler beds to daybeds and, finally, a full-size or twin-size bed for your child.
The 3-in-1 crib combines two of my favorite convertible and portable crib features. Firstly, it’s portable, so the uses for this crib are endless: grandma’s house, vacations, or as a great option if you have limited space but still want all the features of a convertible crib. Secondly, it can be easily folded up and stored when not used which means less room being taken up than a full-sized crib. This is also an excellent option for co-sleeping in your room until your baby is ready to be in a room alone.
The mattress platform has four adjustable positions as your baby goes from newborn to standing up. When the mattress is set to the highest setting, the crib can double as a bassinet that you can keep next to your bed. Once your baby has outgrown the crib, it easily converts to a twin bed, so it grows with your baby.
The 4-in-1 designer convertible crib is perfect for a contemporary-style nursery. The stylish espresso and white New Zealand pine wood will match the decor and style of any child’s room as they grow. In addition, this crib converts to a toddler bed, daybed, and a full-size bed. Further, this 4-in-1 convertible crib is beautifully crafted and will enhance the elegance of your baby’s nursery.
The 4-in-1 crib and changer combo is full of surprise storage areas that definitely come in handy with a new baby. The detachable changing station has convenient shelves and drawers for storage. In addition, a trundle storage drawer below the crib can store diapers, baby sheets, and onesies. Four adjustable mattress positions that lower as your baby begins to sit and stand. Further, as with most convertibles, this crib transforms into a toddler bed, daybed, and full-size bed.
Crib Accessories
Although this article lists the best wooden baby cribs, I wanted to add a small section of crib accessories that will make any parent’s life a little easier.
The crib tent is a must-have accessory for any crib. The high-quality mesh fabric provides a layer of protection from mosquitos, spiders, or other bugs that could crawl into your baby’s crib while asleep. The net is breathable and discourages toddlers from crawling out of their cribs and injuring themselves. The net covers the crib down to the mattress, so your child is prevented from getting hands and feet stuck between the crib bars and causing injury. I highly recommend this for all nurseries.
The anti-rollover swaddle blanket is a great safety accessory for your baby’s crib. This unique blanket comfortably secures your baby on their back during sleep (which is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics), allowing you to rest easy while your baby is asleep. The safe sleep swaddle blanket reduces the risk of rolling over, tummy sleeping, and falling or climbing out of the crib. Further, it can help reduce reflux if used with a crib wedge.
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The 2022 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of narrative and documentary features, and web series. This year’s festival format returns as a hybrid with live events June 15-19 in Miami, Fl., followed by virtual panels and screenings June 20-30 on the festival’s custom-built online platform ABFF PLAY (https://abffplay.com/).
The Features program includes Narrative competitions (U.S. and international), World Premieres and first-time directors representing a diverse group of independent filmmakers from around the globe. The lineup offers a mixture of thought-provoking, entertaining and authentic stories that uplift and highlight Black culture.
The festival opens with the documentary CIVIL, an intimate vérité look at the life of maverick civil rights attorney Ben Crump. Considered a trailblazer of his field, “CIVIL” gives viewers an inside look at Crump’s mission to raise the value of Black life. As the civil lawyer for the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Black farmers and banking while Black victims, Crump challenges America to come to terms with what it owes his clients. The film is directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Nadia Hallgren (Becoming, After Maria, The Show). Produced by Kenya Barris, Roger Ross Williams and Lauren Cioffi. The Netflix release of CIVIL will premiere on Juneteenth (June 19) this year.
“We are thrilled to open the festival with CIVIL, a timely documentary bringing light to issues of social justice and equity in America,” said Nicole Friday, festival producer and president of ABFF Ventures LLC. “We’ve curated an entertaining and thought-provoking lineup of features, documentaries and web series and I am so excited to share our content with a live audience again.”
Universally considered the premiere festival for Black storytellers and storytelling, ABFF presents a wide range of independent films, studio and network previews, a series of talk events, master classes, live entertainment and more. The festival continues to spotlight talent both in front of and behind the camera and provide a platform for emerging artists to tell their stories.
The full feature, documentary and web series lineup is listed below and here https://www.abff.com/miami/2022-screenings/narrative-features/. Finalists for the HBO Short Film Award presented by Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO will be announced at a later date. For more updates on the complete list of programming of the 2022 American Black Film Festival, in the coming week, follow us. #ABFF2022 @ABFF on Twitter, @AmericanBlackFilmFestival on Instagram, Facebook and at https://www.abff.com/miami/
NARRATIVE FEATURES(U.S. & International)
A competitive section for U.S. and international feature-length films directed by or written and produced by persons of African descent. Films in this category are eligible to be nominated to compete for the following Jury Awards – Best Director (presented by Cadillac, $5,000 cash prize), Best Narrative Feature (presented by Sony, $2,500 cash prize), and Best Screenplay (presented by TV One, $2,500 cash prize). In addition, if a person of African descent has directed a film in this section and it is their first feature, they will be
eligible to compete for the John Singleton Award for Best First Feature (presented by Netflix, $5,000 cash prize). The following films represent the 2022 official selections in the Narrative Features category:
Between Sins *World Premiere
Faced with the responsibilities of an ill mother and estranged daughter, Coy searches for redemption for past sins while trying to avoid the pitfalls that could lead to repeating them.
USA | 83 min
Director: Carlos Miller
Writer: Carlos Miller
Producers: Tyler Cheatham, Carlos Gonzalez, Carlos Miller
Cast: George Taylor, Rigoberto Duval, Carolyn Johnson, Skyla Rain Rowe, Angela Kohn
Bite of a Mango *World Premiere
2020 comes with enough challenges of its own, but as four best friends each attempt to overcome their own trying situations, they are left unsure if the group can survive.
CANADA | 98 min
Director: Ron Dias
Writers: Joanne Jansen, Ron Dias
Producers: Joanne Jansen, Ron Dias
Cast: Jayne Kamara, Ryan Rosery, Orville Cummings, Nathan Taylor
Escaping Paradise *World Premiere
A young couples’ anniversary trip turns deadly in a foreign land.
PHILIPPINES | 91 min
Director: Paul Tanter
Writer: Deji LaRay
Producers: Thomas Q. Jones, Deji LaRay, DeNorvious Pickett
Cast: Deji LaRay, Simon Phillips, Shayla Hale
Feel Like Ghosts *World Premiere
Two recent exes with an undeniable connection confront what could have been if their
cultural differences hadn’t pushed them to new lives on opposite coasts.
USA | 100 min
Director: Kali Baker-Johnson
Writer: Kali Baker-Johnson
Producer: Lola Ridgell
Cast: Nican Robinson, Misha Molani
God of Dreams *U.S. Festival Premiere
Welcome to the future, where dreaming is Illegal.
USA | 104 min
Director: Jurian Isabelle
Writer: Jurian Isabelle
Producers: Jurian Isabelle, Joe Langford
Cast: Ann Nesby, Julia Reilly, Jessie Reeder, Keshawn Pettigrew, Omar Cook
Our Father, the Devil
An African immigrant’s quiet life in a small French town is upended by the arrival of a charismatic Catholic priest, whom she recognizes as the warlord who slaughtered her
family.
USA | FRANCE | 108 min
Director: Ellie Foumbi
Writer: Ellie Foumbi
Producers: Ellie Foumbi, Joseph Mastantuono
Cast: Babetida Sadjo, Souleymane Sy Savané, Jennifer Tchiakpe
Scheme Queens *World Premiere
Four friends who are down on their luck decide to rob a ruthless Rastafarian jewel thief by conning his second in command.
USA | 94 min
Director: Cas Sigers Beedles
Writer: Cas Sigers Beedles
Producers: Cas Sigers Beedles, Ernestine Johnson
Cast: B. Simone, Ernestine Johnson, Brii Reneé, Jacky Oh
Survival
A car-jacked mother and entrepreneur is forced to bond with her violent assailant in order
to escape.
USA | 90 min
Director: Damon Jamal
Writers: Damon Jamal, Dave Eisenstark
Producers: Leah Daniels Butler, Henry Black Butler, Damone Smith, Damon Jamal
Cast: Elise Neal, Demetrius Grosse, Dylan McNamara, Miguel A. Nuñez Jr.
The Threesome *World Premiere
A sex comedy told in three ways.
USA | 92 min
Director: Jamal Dedeaux
Writer: Jamal Dedeaux
Producers: Jaleel Ghafur, Rebecca Haze, Jamal Dedeaux
Cast: Andrea Lewis, Brittany S. Hall, Jerrel O’Neal
You Married Dat
Two happy brides, one dead guy!
USA | 114 min
Director: Dame Pierre
Writers: Byron Manuel, Curtis L. Ellison Jr., Tarek Abdelkhalig
Producers: Timothy Christian, Sherah Rider, Elijah Kelley
Cast: Juhahn Jones, Apryl Jones, LisaRaye, Audra Kinkead, Michael Colyar
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES
A competitive section for nonfiction feature films directed by persons of African descent or centered on the culture and experiences of persons of African descent. Films in this
category are eligible to be nominated to compete for the Jury Award for Best Documentary (presented by Amazon, $2,500 cash prize). The following films represent the 2022 official selections in the Documentary Features category:
A Woman on the Outside
Kristal is a young, ambitious Philadelphian driven to keep families connected to their incarcerated loved ones. But when her father and brother return from prison, she confronts the ultimate question: can she reunite her own family?
USA | 85 min
Directors: Zara Katz, Lisa Riordan Seville
Writer: Kiara C. Jones
Producers: Kiara C. Jones, Zara Katz, Lisa Riordan Seville
Cast: Kristal Bush, Nyvae Scott, Kristal Speaks
American Immigrants *World Premiere
Being homeless is an experience not a person.
USA | 60 min
Director: Ken Miles
Writer: Ken Miles
Producer: Ken Miles
Cast: Jorge Colina, Nathan White
Black As U R: a micheal rice film
Micheal Rice’s kaleidoscopic journey through the fault lines of race, gender and
sexuality in America.
USA | 87 min
Director: Micheal Rice
Writer: Micheal Rice
Producer: Edward Radford
Executive Producers: Micheal Rice, Gerald Oxford
Cast: Micheal Rice, Dr. Charlene Sinclair, Michael Roberson
Blind Eye Artist *World Premiere
The origin story of painter Justin Wadlington, blind in his left eye.
USA | 76 min
Director: Ashwin Chaudhary
Producers: Ashwin Chaudhary, Jonathan Korn, Justin Wadlington
Cast: Justin Wadlington, Glenn Fuhrman
Drowning in Silence
A mother goes on a healing journey to investigate the silent epidemic of childhood
drowning after losing her son.
USA | 81 min
Director: Chezik Tsunoda
Writers: Chezik Tsunoda, Claire Ave’Lallemant
Producers: Hill Harper, Joe Beshenkovsky, Chezik Tsunod
Let The Church Say *World Premiere
In a time of racial upheaval and a multitude of woes affecting marginalized communities, a young African American filmmaker journeys to the heart of the Black experience to find the answer to a daunting question: Is the Black church dead?
USA | 70 min
Director: Rafiq J Nabali
Writer: Rafiq J Nabali
Producers: Joe Howell, Nancy Howard, Danielle Nebeliuk
Cast: Jekalyn Carr, Dr. Teresa Fry Brown, Dr. Walter Fluker, Darlene McCoy
Lovely Jackson *World Premiere
America’s longest wrongfully held exonerated prisoner, Rickey Jackson, returns to the prison where his 39-year journey of survival began and guides his younger self from death row to freedom.
USA | 104 min
Director: Matt Waldeck
Writers: Rickey Jackson, Matt Waldeck
Producers: Rickey Jackson, Matt Waldeck, Jillian Wolstein, Ben Hecht, Travis Killian
Cast: Rickey Jackson, Edward Vernon, Pr. Anthony Singleton, Mario Beverly, Devito Parker Jr.
The Young Vote *World Premiere
Filmmaker Diane Robinson follows a diverse group of students and activists during the 2020 election to understand young peoples’ perceptions of voting and civic engagement.
USA | 67 min
Director: Diane Robinson
Writer: Diane Robinson
Producer: Diane Robinson
Cast: Ariana Tulay, Dariel Cruz Rodriguez, Elena Ashburn, Liz Magallanes, Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy, John King, Bradley Tusk, Jeremy Gruber
WEB SERIES
A competitive section for short-form episodic television directed by or produced and written by persons of African descent. Each series in this section will compete for the Jury Award for Best Web Series (presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, $2,500 cash prize). The following are the 2022 official selections in the Web Series category:
Bourn Kind: The Tiny Kindness Project
A Black/Jewish artist creates a project of kindness to celebrate connection in his community.
USA | 12 min
Director: Rachel Myers
Writer: Rachel Myers
Producer: Tamika Lamison, Connie Jo Sechrist, Rachel Myers
Cast: Bourn Rich
Dreamers
The zany misadventures of two sisters navigating the ups and downs of life, as artists, in the wild and unpredictable streets of La La Land.
USA | 7:30 min
Director: Kimberly Dooley
Writer: Kimberly Dooley
Producer: Kimberly Dooley
Cast: Kimberly Dooley, Dayna Dooley
I am Mara *World Premiere
Striving to break free from a life of espionage, murder and destructive family ties, Mara sets out to fabricate a new life for herself, but soon realizes the truth will always reveal itself and all sins must be atoned for.
USA | 14:33 min
Directors: Cody Duncum, Demetrius Feaster
Writers: Candace West, Clarinda D’Cruze
Producer: Candace West, Demetrius Feaster, Clarinda D’Cruze
Cast: Candace Kirstin West, Keith Elgin Douglas, Alek President, Jose Navarro, Virginia Elliot, David Chin
Jonathan’s World *U.S. Festival Premiere
Boy genius sips magical potion causing him to obtain enhanced capabilities.
USA | 14 min
Director: Tyler D. Lambert
Writer: Tyler D. Lambert
Producer: Tyler D. Lambert
Cast: Tyler D. Lambert
Last Name Unknown *World Premiere
Beyond Hope Youth Shelter’s homeless youth beat the odds, and find their place in society.
USA | 15 min
Director: Dui Jarrod
Writer: Dui Jarrod
Producers: Kevin “Coach K” Lee, Pierre “Pee” Thomas, Dui Jarrod, Chris Hicks,
David Blackman
Cast: Chakeefe Gordon, Erika Norrell, Braxton Jordan, Lindsey G. Smith
Layered, “Stalker” *World Premiere
A series following three black women from Philadelphia, two of them Muslim, trying to break into the media industry while being met with challenges in mental health, faith, and loss due to gun violence.
USA | 12:57 min
Director: Zareefa Abdul-Adl
Writers: Arraiyan DuBose, Aiko Brown, Zareefa Abdul-Adl
Producers: Aiko Brown, Arraiyan DuBose, Zareefa Abdul-Adl
Cast: Merceedes White, LaPorscha Rodgers, Aisha Saran
Little Lawyer *U.S. Festival Premiere
A six-year-old girl with aspirations of being an attorney puts her little brother on trial after she discovers her toy is inoperative.
USA | 12 min
Director: Sam Buckner III
Writer: Sam Buckner III
Producers: Sam Buckner, Samantha O. Buckner
Cast: Sophia Dejesus, London Sinead, Wyatt Hinz, Ayani Tamar, Brandon. L Ward,
Alex Jackson
Mine
When the sudden disappearance of water — their main life source — threatens to
upend a vibrant utopia, an intrepid teen named Blaze must save their community
before it’s too late.
USA | 12:30 min
Directors: Randall Dottin, Luisa Dantas
Writers: Randall Dottin, Angela Tucker, Paige Wood, Luisa Dantas, Rise-Home Stories
Project
Producers: Randall Dottin, Angela Tucker, Paige Wood, Luisa Dantas,
Rise-Home Stories Project, Anna Lee, Russell Hornsby
Cast: Russell Hornsby, Denny Dillon, Imani Russell, Kaya Fraites, Sunni Patterson
The Green Couch (Ep. 2) *World Premiere
Psychologist Dr. Rhemington Lee engages patients in an unwitting experiment of truth as each convene on The Green Couch.
USA | 14:08 min
Director: Mirlande Amazan
Writer: Mirlande Amazan
Producer: Mirlande Amazan
Cast: Mirlande Amazan, Antuone Torbert; narrated by Gordon Greene
The Whippersnappers *World Premiere
OG, Big Mama and Foegy, aka “The Oldheads,” growing tired of the same routine, decide to use technology to become younger.
USA | 4:56 min
Director: Ryan Cole
Writer: Ryan Cole
Producer: Ryan Cole
Cast: Ryan Cole
ABFF 2022 sponsors and partners to date include Warner Bros. Discovery & HBO® (Founding); Cadillac, City of Miami Beach, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), Sony Pictures Entertainment, Prime Video (Presenting); American Airlines, Comcast NBCUniversal, Meta, IMDb (Premier); ALLBLK, Prudential Financial, Variety, TV One, Netflix, Starz, Disney+ (Official); Accenture, Motion Pictures Association (MPA), A&E Indie Films, Springhill Company, The Boston Globe, Color of Change, Confluential Films (Supporting).
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