Rain (Nyesha) (1978)
Director Melvonna Ballenger’s Rain (Nyesha) shows how awareness can lead to a more fulfilling life. In the film, a female typist goes from apathetic to empowered through the help of a man giving out political fliers on the street. Using John Coltrane’s song “After the Rain,” Ballenger’s narration of the film meditates on rainy days and their impact. The rain in this short film doesn’t signify defeat, but offers renewal and “a chance to recollect, a cool out.”
Director: Melvonna Ballenger
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
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Screenplay
Production: UCLA School of Film and Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rain (Nyesha) about?
- Director Melvonna Ballenger’s Rain (Nyesha) shows how awareness can lead to a more fulfilling life. In the film, a female typist goes from apathetic to empowered through the help of a man giving out political fliers on the street. Using John Coltrane’s song “After the Rain,” Ballenger’s narration of the film meditates on rainy days and their impact. The rain in this short film doesn’t signify defeat, but offers renewal and “a chance to recollect, a cool out.”
- Who directed Rain (Nyesha)?
- Rain (Nyesha) was directed by Melvonna Ballenger.
- Who stars in Rain (Nyesha)?
- Rain (Nyesha) stars Evlynne Braithwaite, Bernard Nicolas, Ijeoma Iloputaife, Michael Friend, Keith Williams.
- How long is Rain (Nyesha)?
- Rain (Nyesha) has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was Rain (Nyesha) produced?
- Rain (Nyesha) was produced in United States of America.