The read
It runs a compact 12m.
Synopsis
After Phyllis discovers that her daughter Cecilia can read, she’s torn between abiding to her slave owner’s commands or encouraging her daughter that reading is a pathway to their freedom.
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Key crew
- Patrice Scott JrWriter
- Patrice Scott JrDirector
Cast
- Porsche KempCecilia
- Clara Mae FieldsPhyllis
- Dale DobsonMr. Charles
Stills
Themes
flyingfreedomslaveryflightoverbearing motherrebellious daughtermother daughter estrangementwrath of godmother daughter relationshipafrican americanshort filmmaster-slave relationship