in our own light
Screening Details
Date: Saturday - October 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM​
Duration: 81 MINS
Venue: Cinemark Theater
1670 US-22, Watchung, NJ 07069
Block Description
In the glow of everyday moments, women discover the brilliance of their own paths. From the woman who turns a layoff into the bold decision to start her own business to the slice-of-life story of a teenage girl navigating her world, these films shine a light on personal journeys. These stories celebrate the quiet and bold acts of self-realization, reminding us that we are worthy of our own selves and that we all find our own light in our own time—on our terms.
Dir. Hannah Browning / 7 minutes
A young woman must find her self-esteem outside the opinions of others when her crush asks to see a part of her body, she’s never revealed to anyone.
Dir. Mikel Sullivan / 10 minutes
Justice Jones is just trying to enjoy her vacation, but it seems like her family won't let her be great. Seriously?!?
Dir. Mia Bennett-Jones / 9 minutes
Student Eris Meyers is looking to go from a “nobody” to a “somebody” on her campus by entering the Miss Oakman University Pageant. She realizes this pageant is the furthest thing from fair and stops playing by the book for a chance at the crown.
Dir. Eric Dickens & Shantelle Duah / 20 minutes
When Adwoa, a fiery first-generation Ghanaian, gets fired from her job, she decides to become an entrepreneur, but she quickly learns that running a business is not as easy as it seems. With mounting pressure from her traditional Ghanaian family, Adwoa must choose between chasing her dreams and returning to the corporate world, all while navigating the steamy world of entrepreneurship.
Dir. Nkenge Jones / 14 minutes
Living in the land of grief, a comforting sister and an emotionally repressive sister struggle in their relationship as they process their fresh emotions from the passing of a loved-one. Christina and Denise learn to navigate through needed-space and comfort-zones to live, to mourn, to love, and to cope.
Dir. Sekai Smart-Macaulay / 12 minutes
Ella, a work-obsessed professional, is prompted by a message in a bottle to confront her isolation and embrace change.
Dir. Mo Brown / 8 minutes
Brown's dreams cause her to get creative in her life as we explore her world through the intensified situations that lead to the most absurd actions. Brown takes us on a journey where she navigates the city through extreme personalities, while trying to follow her dreams and keep her Bodega successful, with lots of laughs guaranteed. We dive into Mo's plans to change her life but the situations that arise makes her question her future as a Bodega owner. As Mo attempts to save her Bodega, life begins to spiral with each episode, taking us through relatable themed life lessons and intensified situations with recurring hosting segments. Each episode shows Mo overcoming a challenge that has her close enough to quit, but still wanting to maintain responsibilities as an adult in Brooklyn.
Season 2 Episode 01 (Pilot)