Waves

A brief, tender animated fable that feels like a warm hand on the shoulder, gentle and affirming.

Directed by

Jason Raymond

Genres

Animation

Starring

Zion Israel Robinson, Brandon McGee

Tagline

For black boys and their future

Overview

While a young boy tries to wash off the gold appearing on his skin in the ocean, his father challenges him to see its value. With a sentimental montage of black culture, “Waves” teaches black youth to take pride and find their flow instead of trying to wash themselves away.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, parenthood, coming-of-age

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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