Reopening
synopsis
After recently moving to a new city, Layla is shocked when the country goes into shutdown. Isolated and lonely, she slips into a deep depression. Months later, Layla apprehensively heads outside to Shakespeare Gardens. During random conversations, she realizes that she's been lonely, but not alone.
cast
Kedren Spencer, Silvana Jakich, Anna Jackson, Lyla Rowley, Toni Thai Sterret, Charlie Lewis Jr., Steven Bell, Szalene Anthony, Alexis Braxton, Nicolette Lynch, Narci Regina, Tyler Regina, Jude Regina, Jonathan Regina, Weezy Robinson
directed by
Caralene Robinson
director's bio
Caralene Robinson believes stories must be meaningful and create important discussion that moves culture forward. Her work-to-date centers around actualization and finding one's voice, particularly amongst women of color. She believes stories must be meaningful and create important discussion that moves culture forward. Caralene is a graduate of Howard University and NYU.
screenwriter
Caralene Robinson, Nina Simone Moore
producer
Caralene Robinson, Nina Simone Moore, Javana F Mundy
runtime
12 minutes
country
US
category
Short Narrative
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