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The Burden
Directed by Tish Arana2023USA15 mins
When culture vultures apply for citizenship on a new planet founded by Black people three judges must decide how to handle folks who want everything but the burden.
'The Burden' is screening in:
Alien Extravaganza
A queer, colourful, experimental galaxy of new filmmaking. Join us for a voyage into alien aesthetics, cosmic glamour, genderfluid and pluralistic futures. Curated by Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian in partnership with the London Short Film Festival.
Expected Guests
Tish Arana
Director
Samuel Ademola
Actor
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Director
Tish Arana
Year
2023
Country
USA
Running Time
15 mins
Language
English & Japanese
Cast/Participants
Rajiv Shah, Rashawn Nadine Scott, V. Vieux, Samuel Ademola, Tish Arana