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202519 minPGdoc-short

Hold Me Close

202519 minPGdoc-short

Two Queer Black women share a home where they navigate the cycles of life's joys and pains together over 19 minutes.

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LaTajh Simmons-Weaver,

Aurora Brachman

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Two Queer Black women share a home where they navigate the cycles of life's joys and pains together over 19 minutes.

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LaTajh Simmons-Weaverdirector

Aurora Brachmandirector

Tiana Raphelcast

Corinne April I. Conncast

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Corinne and Tiana share a home filled with both joy and pain. Their relationship unfolds over time, revealing the challenges and triumphs they face together. Directed by LaTajh Simmons-Weaver, "Hold Me Close" runs for 19 minutes. It captures moments of their daily lives, illustrating the depth of their bond and the cycles of life they navigate. The film presents a candid look at their experiences as they support each other through various life events.

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