Project Detail

A Film Called Blacks Cant Swim

Synopsis

Ed Accura is a black British man who develops phobia with water, and as a result wears a lifejacket everywhere he goes. Ed is torn between his friends encouraging him to learn how to swim and society dramatically dampening his confidence with stereotypes on black people and their inability to swim.

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
33 mins
Format
1080 60fps 24ps
Director
Mysterex
Producer
Ed Accura
Editor
Mysterex
Screenwriter
Ed Accura
Composer
Ed Accura
Principal cast
Ed Accura

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

Frank Awuah

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