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Battleground (2021)

"To love someone is to know what hurts them." -Kwesi Thomas

Genre :

Runtime : 18M

Director : Mark Bone, Kwesi Thomas

Synopsis

"BATTLEGROUND" is a short documentary film conceived by Kwesi Thomas and Mark Bone which came to life through conversations immediately following the death of George Floyd. It addresses the life long struggle and confusion that many black people face in silence when growing up. It is an intimate look into the subtle, often overlooked moments of racism and the ensuing vulnerabilities that linger for life and which can shape identity. This film will be Kwesi Thomas' directorial debut.

Actors

Kwesi Thomas
Kwesi Thomas
Self
Julien Hyacinthe
Julien Hyacinthe
Self
Natasha Coupland
Natasha Coupland
Self
Kevin Coupland
Kevin Coupland
Self
Julia Coupland
Julia Coupland
Self
Olivia Coupland
Olivia Coupland
Self
Bree Algra
Bree Algra
Self
George Elliott Clarke
George Elliott Clarke
Self

Crews

Kimberly Dabrowski
Kimberly Dabrowski
Producer's Assistant
Mark Bone
Mark Bone
Editor
Tim Mann
Tim Mann
Original Music Composer
Eric Taylor
Eric Taylor
Location Sound Recordist
Dane Kelly
Dane Kelly
Location Sound Recordist
Sam Gilling
Sam Gilling
Colorist
Dane Kelly
Dane Kelly
Sound Mixer
Kimberly Dabrowski
Kimberly Dabrowski
Production Coordinator
Galen Ward
Galen Ward
Title Designer
Greg Rosati
Greg Rosati
Story Consultant
Adam Madrzyk
Adam Madrzyk
Director of Photography
Mark Bone
Mark Bone
Director
Kwesi Thomas
Kwesi Thomas
Director

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