2024
Short Narrative(Philadelphia Premiere)

Grace

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Closed captions online
OC
Open captions in-person
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Sixteen-year-old Grace prepares for her baptism in the rural 1950s South. When she learns she must repent before the ritual, Grace contemplates her romantic feelings toward her best friend, Louise.

Screenings

Virtual

August 3 – August 5
August 1 – August 3

Directors Spotlight

A picture of a woman named Natalie Harris. Natalie is standing amidst dense green foliage with sunlight filtering through the leaves. She has short curly hair and wears a pair of simple hoop earrings. Natalie is holding a vibrant bouquet of flowers, including yellow and purple blooms, along with white baby's breath. Her expression is calm and gentle, with a slight smile on her lips.

Natalie Jasmine Harris

Director

Natalie Jasmine Harris is a Black queer filmmaker from Maryland passionate about telling coming-of-age stories. Her short film, GRACE, premiered at The 2024 Sundance Film Festival, and her 2022 NYU thesis film, PURE, received The DGA Student Film Award and was acquired by HBO. Natalie has participated in artist programs with Film at Lincoln Center, GLAAD, SFFILM, Outfest, and more. Her work has been featured in publications including Teen Vogue, Baltimore Sun, and Huffington Post.

Runtime
14 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Director
Natalie Jasmine Harris
Cast
Jordan Rayanna Wells, Alexis Cofield, Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew , C L Simpson, JeVon Blackwell
Cinematographer
Tehillah De Castro
Composer
Taul Katz and Damsel Elysium
Editor
Harry Cepka
Executive Producer
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Dr. Debra A. Bright, Fanshen Cox, Natalia Bougadellis
Producer
Samiyah Wardlaw, Morgan B. Powell, Latavia Young, Julia Kennelly, Natalie Jasmine Harris
Production Design
Jai Monee'
Screenwriter
Natalie Jasmine Harris
Sound Design
Ben Devine
Premiere
Philadelphia

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