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One Story Up

TV-14 | 1 season | 6 episodes

Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams hosts this illuminating series showcasing short films from some of the most talented emerging directors and underrepresented voices in film today. Clearly the future of film is bright.

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Season 1

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Episode 1

“Cherish" by Terrance Daye

A visually poetic portrait of a young Black boy in the South who navigates the mundane and discovers the miraculous. Followed by a Q&A with director Terrance Daye, who drew inspiration from growing up Black and queer in a religious home in the South.

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Episode 2

"Mizuko" by Kira Dane and Katelyn Rebelo

How do you grieve for an unborn child? This tenderly animated short film explores the beautiful Japanese Buddhist ritual for grieving an abortion through one woman’s story. Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

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Episode 3

"Summer Animals" by Haley Elizabeth

A coming-of-age story about class, race, and jumping into other people's pools. Teenager Tommy’s family can barely keep their heads above water, so why not jump into someone else’s? Followed by a Q&A with emerging filmmaker Haley Anderson.

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Episode 4

"Fair Grounds" by Ameer Kazmi

Shot on Hi8 tape, this poetic film explores a father’s influence on masculinity, self-acceptance, and lost innocence using urban imagery and experimental visual and audio layering. Followed by a Q&A with emerging filmmaker Ameer Kazmi.

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Episode 5

"Edge of Red" by Callie Lyons

Intertwining traditional Black folk songs and modern dance, this nonlinear film looks at growing up in the South and reconnecting with the land of one’s childhood and ancestors. Followed by a Q&A with emerging filmmaker Callie Lyons.

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Episode 6

"A Craftsman" by Sanford Jenkins

In this quiet and tender film about grief, Herman decides to join his wife after losing her. Through the act of crafting his own coffin, he ends up building a stronger connection to life. Followed by a Q&A with emerging filmmaker Sanford Jenkins.

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Cast
Roger Ross Williams
Director
Roger Ross Williams
Producer
Aisha Jama
Executive Producer
Geoff Martz, Roger Ross Williams, Gena Konstantinakos, Ryan Chanatry
Cinematographer
Reggie Chelsom
Editor
Laura Karpas, Cooper Conley-Currier
Supervising Producer
Randi M. Cohen, Kati Davenport
Production Assistant
Isami McCowan, Cyan Shreve