maple

a film about secrets (2001)

a 10 minute, 35mm drama in the genre of magic-realism, about the healing and joy that comes from sharing a secret with a friend.

chamele and maple have been friends for four years now, and maple ain't never invited her into her home or told chamele why she only has one good eye. chamele follows maple's secret all the way back to jamaica and in this journey, chamele's eyes open to the whole world.

maple was nominated by the black film and video network for the reel black awards in the following categories

"maple" nominated as best film
best actor: melanie nicholls-king
best writer: sharon lewis
best director: kai soremekun
kai soremekun won as best director!

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