Songs From the Sky (2024)
After Phyllis discovers that her daughter Cecilia can read, she’s torn between abiding to her slave owner’s commands or encouraging her daughter that reading is a pathway to their freedom.
Director: Patrice Scott Jr
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: April 25, 2024
Cast
- Porsche Kemp - Cecilia
- Clara Mae Fields - Phyllis
- Dale Dobson - Mr. Charles
Screenplay
- Patrice Scott Jr
- Kayla Clark (Story)
Cinematography: Daveed Benoit
Editing: Patrice Scott Jr
Budget: $3,500
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
flying, freedom, slavery, flight, overbearing mother, rebellious daughter, mother daughter estrangement, wrath of god, mother daughter relationship, african american, short film, master-slave relationship, religious trauma
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Songs From the Sky about?
- After Phyllis discovers that her daughter Cecilia can read, she’s torn between abiding to her slave owner’s commands or encouraging her daughter that reading is a pathway to their freedom.
- Who directed Songs From the Sky?
- Songs From the Sky was directed by Patrice Scott Jr.
- Who stars in Songs From the Sky?
- Songs From the Sky stars Porsche Kemp, Clara Mae Fields, Dale Dobson.
- How long is Songs From the Sky?
- Songs From the Sky has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Songs From the Sky?
- Songs From the Sky is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Songs From the Sky?
- Songs From the Sky had a budget of $3,500.
- What are the themes of Songs From the Sky?
- The themes of Songs From the Sky include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Stories of Hope and Redemption.