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An older Black man with graying hair and beard, a tear running down his cheek, looks forward in a close up, concern and sorrow on his face.

When They’re Gone

  Ragan Henderson, Lauryn Darden  |  U.S.

When they interrupt each other’s early morning visits to the cemetery, two men find themselves bonding over the painful experience of being a widower. Starring Glynn Turman and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs of Cooley High, this short packs an emotional punch and showcases the chemistry and talent of this veteran duo.

This film screens as part of the Black Perspectives Shorts: Love with No Place to Go shorts program.

 English, Jamaican Patois 

 14 minutes

Film Credits

  • Gabriyèl Barlatier, Elizabeth Kurtz
  • Lauryn Darden
  • Brian Chambers
  • Ruben Plascencia
  • Glynn Turman, Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs
  • Curtis Crump Jr.
  • Glynn Turman, Brian Kurtz, Leon Henderson Jr, Janice Barlatier, Marni Rosenzweig , Ana Verde, Taylor Wildenhaus, Brenda Robinson, Jenifer Westphal, Loy A. Webb, and Delta Dirt Distillery
  • When They’re Gone LLC in association with Seastorm & Brickhead
  • https://www.raganhenderson.com/whentheyregone

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