SIMMER
A poem for class becomes a reflection of a young boy’s tormented soul.
Simmer is a 15-minute narrative drama concerning a young, black high school student named Carter Williams. The film weaves us in and out of a subconscious space where Carter processes suppressed emotions triggered by events and relationships in the real world. Although his English teacher pushes him to get involved in a poetry showcase and develop his talents, a racist bully and avoidant father operates against him. Over the course of the story, the conflict blends both real and imagined spaces parallel to Carter’s evolution from repression to expression.
- Year: 1970
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- Genre: Drama, Thriller
- Studio: Babellion Studios
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- Director: Joshua Afiriyie
- Cast: Max Yillah, Stephen Konnovitch, Emmanuel Elpenord, Wendi Smith