Shades of Brooklyn Vol. 1 (2008)

Volume 1 examines the theme of sexuality and our youth. Our story begins with Temporary Insanity, in which two working-class subway commuters find themselves disturbed by the rambunctious ... See full summary »

Directors:

Daoud Abeid, Dahkil Hausif

Writers:

Daoud Abeid, Dahkil Hausif,

Stars:

Ephraim Benton, Ryan J. Council, Nia Fairweather

Cast

Credited cast:
Ephraim Benton	...	Lashaun
Ryan J. Council	...	Corey
Nia Fairweather	...	Imani
Rasu Jilani	...	Son 3
Eugene Jones III	...	Mike
Luffhansey Josa	...	Damario
Rob Morgan	...	Gus
Xosha Roquemore	...	Allison
Cleveland Sampson	...	Mr. Jacobs
Jaime Lincoln Smith	...	Lonny
Raymond 'Voodoo Ray' Ultarte	...	Ramone
Duane C. Wallace	...	Al

Storyline

Volume 1 examines the theme of sexuality and our youth. Our story begins with Temporary Insanity, in which two working-class subway commuters find themselves disturbed by the rambunctious and intrusive banter of a group of high school boys coming home from basketball practice. The boys become concerned when they realize that one of their members, Lashaun, is distant and withdrawn. Finally, as Lashaun is beginning to confide in his friends that he is questioning his own contradictory behavior, the two older commuters begin to find themselves interested in Lashaun's relatable story. Karma finds Gus, a 40-something-year-old homeowner, taking a break from doing some home repair, when he is interrupted by his dramatic neighbor, Lonny, who is seeking advice. Lonny, a 30-something-year-old father, begins to retell a conversation with his 6-year-old daughter where she asks him about sex. Lonny, clearly wanting to avoid the subject, neglects to give his daughter straight forward answers, and ...

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Plot Keywords:

sunshowah | black men | black issues | fatherhood | teen dating | 

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 August 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sunshowah Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

19 min

Color:

Color (Sepiatone)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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