Inspired by Dr. Yanique Redwood’s memoir, Skylark is a hybrid vérité and poetic documentary that explores weathering—the cumulative effects of racism-related stress on the body–and the possibility of healing for Black women. Through visual metaphors of movement and water, the film follows Yanique, a racial justice philanthropy leader who leaves behind a prominent career and the burnout inherent in the U.S. system of work to return to her homeland of Jamaica. Alongside stories of D’Lynn Jacobs and Temi F. Bennett, Skylark examines how systemic racism is carried in the body and the pathways Black women are forging toward liberation.

Skylark

Seeking refuge from systemic workplace stress, a philanthropy executive relocates to Jamaica, investigating how racial trauma physically impacts Black women's bodies.

Ambitious real estate agent Evan has always been at war with seasonal allergies—but this spring, as pollen counts soar, his sales tank at the worst possible time: just months before his wedding. Desperate for a solution, he crosses paths with a mysterious street vendor, the Rapper S.O.S., who claims to have the cure. But at what cost?

S.O.S.

Facing tanking spring sales due to severe pollen allergies right before his wedding, an ambitious real estate agent turns to a mysterious street rapper claiming to hold an uncanny cure.

A therapist finds himself in couples counseling with one of his clients.

Therapy

Tensions flare and professional boundaries collapse when a therapist unexpectedly finds himself sitting across from his own client in couples counseling.

Healing + Cures By A Different Name

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