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43 & 44

Country: United States, Language: English, 7 mins

  • Director: Wester Demandante
  • Writer: Wester Demandante

CGiii Comment

Since this is a concept for a larger story...there's no need to be highly critical.

But...if the filmmaker is going to stick with the black and white...make sure it's not over-exposed!!!


Watch...

43 & 44 from Wester Demandante on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

After the reinstatement of Jim Crow laws, Theo and Samson are arrested for their involvement in the Second Civil War of America. They are labored in a form of 'legal' slavery and must decide whether they should accept it as their fate, or take a stand.

Cast & Characters

Jared Malcolm as Samson;
Dwight Taylor as Theo;
Daniel Fitzgerald as Cameron;
Ophir Leevy as Michael;
Taj Johnson as Vanessa;
J. Lesly Benoit as Ali;
Timothy Woodard as Nathan;
Phil Myrthil as Adrian;
Sebastian Beas as Police;
Juan Negrete as Police