The story of Isatu, a young Sierra Leonean American, at the intersection of two cultures (Sierra Leonean by her mother, and American by her father).
Prom nears and things seem to be spiralling out of control for the typically composed ISATU. In this coming of age story,West African tradition conflicts with American idealism and Isatu is forced to reassess her alliances.
Writer/Director: Nikyatu Jusu
Director of Photography: Daniel Patterson
Exec Producer: Artesia Balthrop
A ProCreate Pictures Production
Starring:
DeWanda Wise
Ebbe Bassey
Kadane Gabriel
Sofia Rodriguez
Stephen Hill
The second short film directed by Nikyatu Jusu garnered her:
a Director's Guild Honorable Mention,
HBO Short Film Award
JT3 Artist Award.