Short film

Blackphobia

2023 · 19 min

A tense, wry chamber piece that turns a psychological evaluation into an uneasy, surreal probe of race and conscience.

Tagline: I See Black People...
Overview: Blackphobia is an Afro-surrealistic, dramatic film that takes a satirical look at race and culture in America from the vantage point of a white police officer. This disillusioned officer must undergo a psychological examination to determine his level of competency before he is allowed to return to duty after an altercation with a young black man.
How it feels: Satirical, tense, dark and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Race, power, identity, guilt
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
power
identity
guilt
morality
Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Directed by: David Jones
Written by: David Jones
Starring: Marlon Brandon, Riley Crompton, Jameelia Drinks, Jordan Eaddy, Tierra Goode, David C Herbert, Everton Johnson, King David Jones
Runtime: 19 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English