LOGLINE

When a shy, teenage girl is gifted a family heirloom from her Jamaican Granny, it sparks a newfound courage to live life on her own terms. But as she transforms into who she's always wanted to be, she becomes unrecognizable to those closest to her and must decide if her new path is worth fracturing those relationships.

SYNOPSIS

After stumbling upon a long-forgotten voice message from her past, Belle's resolve to be an artist is reignited. Yet, there's a significant obstacle that stand's in Belle's path - her mother. Her mother, still grieving from the recent loss of Belle's sister and muse, Bili, has taken a protective stance that makes it increasingly challenging for Belle to pursue a highly sought-after art internship.

As she grapples with the choice between following her passion for art or succumbing to her mother's expectations, Belle is gifted with an unexpected source of empowerment. An ancestral heirloom, passed down from her grandmother, reveals the legacy of brave women in her lineage and sparks the courage Belle needs to take the bold step of applying. Even against her mother’s opposition.

As she settles into her internship, Belle's world starts to transform. Her artistic talents begin to blossom, and her inner world is gradually becoming her reality. However, as Belle embraces her individuality, she inadvertently ruffles the feathers of the people closest to her.

In the aftermath of her decisions, Belle is confronted with uncomfortable truths about her relationships, her aspirations, and her own identity. She must face the person she sees in the mirror and come to terms with the consequences of her choices.

RELEASE DATE & DETAILS

December 1, 2023, on Fuse TV

Fuse+ in the US and India 

Shades of Black in the US, Canada (Pluto TV), and Internationally

Genre:

Coming-of-age drama

Running Time:

62 minutes

Year:

2023

Credits


Created and Written by Safia Bartholomew

Directed by Tristan Barrocks

Producer Leah Rifkin

Director of Photography Angel Navarro III

Associate Producer Corey Kareem

Co-creator and Story Editor Kern Carter


Principal Cast

Kayla Kuhnke as "Belle"

Shirley Jackson as "Jade"

Romello Griffith as "Jason"

Ayan Elmi as "Sharon"

A CRY Creative production

Editor Outpost12 Studios

Lead Editor Taylor Leeder

Executive Producer Braden Dragomir

Colourist Darling

Andrew James as "Michael"

Grace McDonald as "Granny"

Olecia Obarianyk as "Julia"

Makenna Pickersgill as "Kennedy"

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