Diversity of love at SLO Film Fest

Not everyone experiences love in the same way, and the SLO Film Fest has curated a program of short films that reflect that diversity.  The five films, which total 76 minutes, are:

  • A Real One: As different as night and day, Lauren and Keisha, two 17-year-old girls entering their final weeks of senior year, stand on the cusp of adulthood when Lauren is forced to reveal a secret that threatens their lifelong friendship.
  • Dear Mama…: Set in the 1990s in South LA, a family grieves a recent loss and is forced to confront the emotional aftermath of their own tragedy before taking the first steps to heal.
  • Jahleel & Star: In an intimate portrayal of the effects incarceration has on families, two siblings travel to see their father in prison. World Premiere.
  • The Marigolds Listen: With a shift in perspective, the filmmaker takes on the point of view of a bouquet of flowers that thrives or wilts in reaction to a couple’s relationship.
  • We Were Meant to: In a world where Black men have wings and their first flight is a rite of passage, Akil must defy his own fears, insecurities, and societal barriers while discovering his perfect launch into manhood.

The moderated in-person screening is sponsored by the City of San Luis Obispo. Before the screening, R.A.C.E. Matters SLO is hosting a brunch mixer with appetizers, bubbles, and exciting updates.

The $30 brunch begins at 10:30 AM at Saint’s Barrel; purchase brunch tickets here. The film program, which is free, starts at 1 PM at the Fremont; register for the free screening here.