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202199 minPGdocumentary

Care

202199 minPGdocumentary

An ensemble of street casted kids joins musicians Mica Levi and Kwake Bass in this feature film debut that addresses the social care system.

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An ensemble of street casted kids joins musicians Mica Levi and Kwake Bass in this feature film debut that addresses the social care system.

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Klein

Desola Olokocast

Mica Levi

Klein

Khush Jandu Quineycast

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Abike, played by Klein, faces challenges in the social care system after being moved between foster homes. The film, shot in Spring 2021, blends autobiography, musical elements, and animation. Klein wrote, directed, edited, and scored the feature, which includes contributions from musicians Mica Levi and Kwake Bass. Poet Fred Moten plays Abike's father. Illustrations are by Evie O'Connor.

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