| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file 15 minutes)): sound, color |
| Summary |
Directed by Ryan Coogler (*Fruitvale Station, Black Panther*), FIG is a sympathetic look at the life of a working class mother, a prostitute named Candice who wants nothing more than to provide a good life for her daughter Kyla. One night, when she is unable to find a babysitter for Kyla, Candice takes her to the corner where she picks up johns and leaves her daughter in the car. While Candice is with a john, Kyla is found alone by the police and is taken into emergency foster care. When she finds out, Candice does everything in her power to convince the social worker, in charge of Kyla's case, that she really does love her daughter very much. Winner of the Short Film Award at the **American Black Film Festival**. Nominated for Outstanding Independent Short Film at the **Black Reel Awards** |
| Notes |
Title from title frames |
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Film |
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In Process Record |
| Performer |
Charline St. Charles, Jessica Tomé, Jontille Gerard |
| Event |
Originally produced by University of Southern California Cinematic Arts in 2010 |
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Streaming video |
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In English |
| Subject |
Short films -- United States -- Drama
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Drama.
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plays (performing arts compositions)
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Drama.
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Short films.
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United States.
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Feature films.
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Drama.
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Feature films.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Coogler, Ryan, 1986- film director
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St. Charles, Charline, actor
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Tomé, Jessica, actor
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Gerard, Jontille, actor
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University of Southern California Cinematic Arts (Firm),
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Kanopy (Firm)
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