When I Write It (2020)

When I Write It (2020) poster

During the last days of summer before college, two Oakland teens (Leila Mottley, Ajai Kasim) explore what it means to be young Black artists in their rapidly gentrifying city. An intimate feeling of eavesdropping permeates this sun-soaked tour of neighborhood sights and sounds, as they both realize they're on the cusp of personal and community-wide change.

Director: Nico Opper, Shannon St. Aubin
Genre: Music
Runtime: 15 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Hanna Miller
Editing: Laura Green
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nico Opper, Shannon St. Aubin
More Films in Genre: Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When I Write It about?
During the last days of summer before college, two Oakland teens (Leila Mottley, Ajai Kasim) explore what it means to be young Black artists in their rapidly gentrifying city. An intimate feeling of eavesdropping permeates this sun-soaked tour of neighborhood sights and sounds, as they both realize they're on the cusp of personal and community-wide change.
Who directed When I Write It?
When I Write It was directed by Nico Opper, Shannon St. Aubin.
Who stars in When I Write It?
When I Write It stars Ajai Kasim, Leila Mottley.
How long is When I Write It?
When I Write It has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is When I Write It?
When I Write It is a Music film.
Where was When I Write It produced?
When I Write It was produced in United States of America.