Maxie Rockymore joins MSR On the Radar to talk about her award-winning short film Fresh Cut, her South Minneapolis roots and writing Black stories in their full humanity.
Maxie Rockymore
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South Minneapolis filmmaker centers Black humanity in storytelling
Filmmaker Maxie Rockymore draws from her South Minneapolis roots to showcase Black humanity. From her early days at Hosmer Library to her new film Fresh Cut, she creates accessible art that honors her community and “reflects the times.”
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Drama explores grief, loss and mental illness among Black youth
Maxie Rockymore, a retired child foster care manager, has written and directed “Fresh Cut,” a coming-of-age drama exploring grief, loss and mental illness among Black youth, which will debut at the Twin Cities Black Film Festival.
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Twin Cities Black Film Festival rolls on—as does its founder
Natalie Morrow, founder of the Twin Cities Black Film Festival, is attending this year’s event in a wheelchair after suffering a stroke, while the festival continues to showcase the best in cinema from around the world.