Mercy (2025)
Based on the poetry cycle of the esteemed African-American poet Cornelius Eady, the film is inspired by the work of Phillis Wheatley, the first published black poet in the US. “Mercy” aims to weave Wheatley's poetry and imagery, which focuses on the complication of the slave learning their captor's language, with gesture, movement and voice into an intricate meditation on black womanhood.
Director: Philip Szporer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: March 14, 2025
Cast
Screenplay
- Philip Szporer (Screenplay)
Music: Devon Bate
Cinematography: Pablo Córdoba Salcido
Editing: Pablo Córdoba Salcido
Production: Mouvement Perpétuel
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mercy about?
- Based on the poetry cycle of the esteemed African-American poet Cornelius Eady, the film is inspired by the work of Phillis Wheatley, the first published black poet in the US. “Mercy” aims to weave Wheatley's poetry and imagery, which focuses on the complication of the slave learning their captor's language, with gesture, movement and voice into an intricate meditation on black womanhood.
- Who directed Mercy?
- Mercy was directed by Philip Szporer.
- Who stars in Mercy?
- Mercy stars Amara Barner, Angélique Willkie.
- How long is Mercy?
- Mercy has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Mercy?
- Mercy is a Drama film.
- Where was Mercy produced?
- Mercy was produced in Canada.