A group of 20-somethings gather excitedly to smoke in the backyard, dressed in all black.

Them That’s Not

Dir. Mekhai Lee | U.S.

Synopsis

Drea belongs to a family that loves to judge each other, even in the middle of grief. A return to her late grandmother’s house forces a reckoning with how she’s viewed by her extended family—and a reunion with her incarcerated father for the first time in years.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 3: Black Perspectives.

Language American Sign Language, English

Run Time 19 minutes

Genres Coming of Age

Film Credits

Producers Charlie Hopkins, Redd Coltrane
Screenwriter Mekhai Lee
Editor CJ Duncan
Cinematographer Sade Ndya
Principal Cast Angel Theory, Biko Eisen-Martin, Carrie Compere
Executive Producers Nick D'angiolillo, Wesley Adams, Sophia Dilley, Bob Valentine, Rob Laqui