The Inheritors

Worth supporting? The Inheritors is an intimate science-fiction short film exploring themes of race, family and belonging. Reflecting on the experiences of people with multiple-heritage, it’s a story about how societal polarisation creates walls that divide us, deprive us of love, of community, of a sense of identity, and ultimately of our deepest humanity. [Via Orbital Operations]

Little Grey Bubbles

I bookmarked Little Grey Bubbles meaning to post it here months ago, then it got pushed down the queue of #ForWeblog bookmarks in Pinboard and I only came across it again today when I was reviewing my bookmarks1 checking off items that I’ve since posted. Kim and Marlon were best friends, despite the fact they… Continue reading Little Grey Bubbles

Hashtag

Watching , I can’t help but notice that it’s unclear from the film’s storyline how far our protagonist’s lifestyle differs from that of a male social media influencer trying hard to keep their position near the top of the tree. In the near future the film depicts, are the menfolk participating in the influencer business… Continue reading Hashtag

Trees

I have to admit, this video is delightful: The fact that there’s a vanishingly small prospect of my getting an opportunity to go to Kew Gardens and enjoy that scenery for myself any time soon is just one of those things everyone has to live with given the Current Situation, I guess. I can certainly… Continue reading Trees

Hair Love

I realise I’m coming late to this, but Hair Love is a delight: [Via Matthew A. Cherry, via Storythings — 10 Apr 2020]

The Neighbors’ Window

The Neighbors’ Window reminds folks who live in big cities and have a clear view of other peoples’ apartments of the importance of equipping your apartment windows with drapes. Not to mention, a reminder of how much is going on in the lives of others that you might not know about when you’re forming opinions… Continue reading The Neighbors’ Window

AMA

AMA – a short film by Julie Gautier. Stunning work. [Via MetaFilter]