Toxic: A Black Woman's Story
One day in the life of a Black woman could change the way you see the world
Genres
Overview
Racism. Toxic stress. Birth outcomes. How are these things intertwined? The short film, Toxic: A Black Woman's Story, seeks to explore that question - Peer into the world of the film's lead protagonist, Nina. An elite lawyer, loyal wife, and loving mother of a teen boy, Nina is navigating life (and a pregnancy) to the best of her ability. But sometimes the forces on a woman - especially a black woman - can be too much to bear. Follow Nina in this day-in-the-life drama, and see the world through the eyes of a successful black woman who must navigate an unjust world while trying to protect the world she has created for herself and her family.
Details
Budget
$60000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
26 min
Release Date
2019-09-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Crystle Paynther Collins
Nina
Mike Head
Don
Re'Shawn Reese
Michael
Fred Munkachy
Principal Eckor
Jennifer Anderson
Karen
Edlyn Sabrina
Dr. Gupta
Lawrence Wilson
Store Clerk
Tino Roncone
Newscaster
Ravenae Bigsby
Youtube Makeup Artist
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