The cosmic journey of sacred youth, during which pain, pleasure and sublimation are non-negotiable. Shot in Baltimore, AS TOLD TO G/D THYSELF is The Ummah Chroma’s first work as a collective and follows a musical rather than a narrative logic.
For an exploration of these themes in their ritual space, see the installation G/D THYSELF: Spirit Strategy On Raising Free Black Children.
Also in this combined programme
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Armonia
Documentary about The Ummah Chroma made by alumni from the Ghetto Film School, making their debut as a collective with this film. -
Letter to the Free
Inspired by some of the greatest musical recordings and performances ‘behind bars’, this film is about second chances, forgiving mistakes, rehabilitat -
Black America Again
A visual celebration of the beauty, strength, perseverance and spirit of the Black community in these troubling times.
Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 2019
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2020
- Length
- 22'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
