The Spirit That God Gave Us
Best Young Creator – The Spirit That God Gave Us
Directed by Michael Donte
Summary
Two boys form a unique bond while working as ushers at their Baptist church.
Director Bio
Michael Donte is a Los Angeles-based Director, Writer and Producer. Much of Michael’s work aims to challenge the assumptions and stereotypes we make about Black people. (The Spirit God Gave Us 2021, Buzzed 2018) He is focused on spaces that can allow him to share stories that dream and envision different worlds for Black people, paired with visuals that show the beauty of us.
Details
Year: 2021
Runtime: 20 minutes
Language: English
Country: USA/Color
Country: USA/Color
Premiere: New York
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Details
Year: 2021
Runtime: 20 minutes
Language: English
Country: USA/Color
Country: USA/Color
Premiere: New York
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Director: Michael Donte
Screenwriter: Michael Donte
Producer: Takara Joseph & Nat Majette
Executive Producer: Darnell Moore, Yolo Akili, DaShawn Usher, James Bland, Wade Davis, Counter Narrative Project, John Sullivan, Sam Leopold
Cast: Nicholas Ashe – Malcolm; Elijah Boothe – Shamont
Cinematographer: TJ Schwingle
Editor: Kayla Hashimoto
Director: Michael Donte
Screenwriter: Michael Donte
Producer: Takara Joseph & Nat Majette
Executive Producer: Darnell Moore, Yolo Akili, DaShawn Usher, James Bland, Wade Davis, Counter Narrative Project, John Sullivan, Sam Leopold
Cast: Nicholas Ashe – Malcolm; Elijah Boothe – Shamont
Cinematographer: TJ Schwingle
Editor: Kayla Hashimoto