An episodic snapshot of a community of Black homesteaders (Exodusters) at the turn of the century.

Developed during the Tallgrass Artist Residency.


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Contact to to view the proof of concept short film reading for the Tallgrass Artist Residency Fall Gathering.


Reading Cast

Orion -  Jonelle Robinson

Mariam - Victoria Viller

Dr. Freeman - Carl Garrison

Mrs. Venus Freeman - Shantel Moses

Isaac - Stephen Hart

Jeremiah - Steven Martin

Sampson - Florian Kiniffo

Claudine - Rebecca-Anne Whittaker

Elias Green - Stephen Cofield Jr.