Project Detail

The Trodden Grass

The Trodden Grass
The Trodden Grass

Synopsis

As a young black girl falls out of love with her natural hair, a mother - through a poem - works to inspire self love and acceptance in her daughter, against a world that whispers otherwise.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 min 4 sec
Format
Digital Super 35mm
Director
Noah Turner, Chander Ramnarine
Producer
Noah Turne, Chander Ramnarine
Editor
Noah Turner, Chander Ramnarine
Screenwriter
Noah Turner, Chander Ramnarine
Director of Photography
Noah Turner, Chander Ramnarine
Production Designer
Debbie Duru
Sound
Louis Walker
Composer
Pete Mills
Principal cast
Melissa James, Frankie Rechere, Moizelle Olaleye, Nasri Thompson

Production Status

Production Company

OrangeRam Studios

Noah Turner
Chander Ramnarine

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