Set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with violent homophobic crime, Bahamian director Kareem Mortimer’s debut narrative feature tells the stories of three very different individuals: Lena, the conservative, deeply religious wife of a secretly gay firebrand pastor; Romeo, a handsome young black man hiding his sexuality from his close-knit and loving family; and Jonny, the conflicted and creatively-blocked white artist in search of himself. All three head for the spectacularly beautiful and tranquil island of Eleuthera, each with a different reason for escaping current circumstances.

Filmmaker Kareem Mortimer has been touring his films in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the Hurricane Dorian relief efforts taking place across the Bahamas. You can learn more about those efforts at https://thebahamashurricanerestorationfund.org/

This event is presented in collaboration with Creatively Speaking, a year-round film series programmed by Michelle Materre. Creatively Speaking’s mission is to change the cultural narrative, one image at a time, and to expand audiences for independent film and video artists of color through community screenings, followed by lively and thoughtful discussions about the subject matter, as well as the art and craft of filmmaking.

Tickets: $12 (members), $17 (nonmembers)