SIMMER
A poem for class becomes a reflection of a young boy’s tormented soul.
Simmer is a 15-minute narrative drama concerning a young, black high school student named Carter Williams. The film weaves us in and out of a subconscious space where Carter processes suppressed emotions triggered by events and relationships in the real world. Although his English teacher pushes him to get involved in a poetry showcase and develop his talents, a racist bully and avoidant father operates against him. Over the course of the story, the conflict blends both real and imagined spaces parallel to Carter’s evolution from repression to expression.
Director: Joshua Afiriyie
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 15 min
Cast
- Max Yillah - Carter Williams
- Stephen Konnovitch - Anthony Parks
- Emmanuel Elpenord - Richard Williams
- Wendi Smith - Mrs. Peters
Screenplay
Music: Oliver Snook
Cinematography: Jalen Ramseur-Williams
Editing: Caleb Leanza
Production: Babellion Studios
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joshua Afiriyie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SIMMER about?
- Simmer is a 15-minute narrative drama concerning a young, black high school student named Carter Williams. The film weaves us in and out of a subconscious space where Carter processes suppressed emotions triggered by events and relationships in the real world. Although his English teacher pushes him to get involved in a poetry showcase and develop his talents, a racist bully and avoidant father operates against him. Over the course of the story, the conflict blends both real and imagined spaces parallel to Carter’s evolution from repression to expression.
- Who directed SIMMER?
- SIMMER was directed by Joshua Afiriyie.
- Who stars in SIMMER?
- SIMMER stars Max Yillah, Stephen Konnovitch, Emmanuel Elpenord, Wendi Smith.
- How long is SIMMER?
- SIMMER has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is SIMMER?
- SIMMER is a Drama, Thriller film.