West African countries plagued by civil unrest often wage war on women in the form of rape. GRACE is one such victim, birthing a daughter, HAWA, as a consequence of this rape. Having been separated from her child for 8 years, Grace finally joins young Hawa in the U.S., ushering in a new life with her estranged daughter’s surrogate family. Seen through the eyes of 8 year old Hawa, Grace’s already unraveling mental state surfaces in violent and self destructive behavior as she struggles to adapt to American life.
Say Grace Before Drowning
Rough Cut of "YOUTHENASIA"
Writer/Director Nikyatu Jusu
Director of Photography Trisha SolynDIRECTORS STATEMENT:This is a rough cut. I never finished this short film because I only created it to pacify my professors in film school at the time. I much preferred my original idea, which the world will never see...
Director of Photography Trisha SolynDIRECTORS STATEMENT:This is a rough cut. I never finished this short film because I only created it to pacify my professors in film school at the time. I much preferred my original idea, which the world will never see...
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