NORTH STAR BY MUMU FRESH (FEAT. D SMOKE)

Best Music Video – NORTH STAR BY MUMU FRESH (FEAT. D SMOKE)

Directed by T.L Benton

Summary

In 1864, Safe houses along the Underground Railroad were often indicated by coded quilts hanging from the clothesline. Those escaping slavery were instructed to follow the Big Dipper which pointed towards the North Star. Which today we guided by the North Star to escape an be lead on the right path

Director Bio

T.L. Benton is a filmmaker born in Wichita Kansas, based in Washington DC. A graduate from Howard University, Benton has emerged as one of the leading storytellers in the District and beyond. His documentary ‘We Have The Numbers: Gun Violence in America” was showcased at the 2019 DC Black Film Festival. His works have also included some of the biggest names in culture featuring Robert Glasper, Dave Chappelle, Mos Def, Common, Maimouna Youssef, and others.

Details

Year: 2021

Runtime: 7:31

Country: United States

Premiere: World; U.S.
Note: Press Contact: Anshia Crooms, BriclynEntertainment, anshia@briclynent.com

Director: T L Benton Mecca Filmworks

Screenwriter: Maimouna Youssef

Executive Producer: Maimouna Youssef

Cast: Leading Role: Mumu Fresh; Guest Role: D Smoke; Appearance by: Messiah Youssef-Green; Dancers: Jaya Lastrapes, Nyah Lastrapes; Stilt Walker: Oladele Kiambu

Cinematographer: Mike Yeye

Production Design: Tamika McCormik

Music: DJ Dummy; (Lyrics) Mumu Fresh & D Smoke