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Silent Killer

Silent Killer: A Powerful and Eye-opening Documentary Short that delves into the critical shortage of mental health resources for Black men and the devastating and sometimes fatal consequences when law enforcement is called to intervene. This film brings to light the struggles faced by Black men in receiving adequate mental health support, and shines a spotlight on the urgent need for systemic change.

  • Kalia Love Jones
    Director
    The Power Of Hope
  • Kalia Love Jones
    Writer
    The Power Of Hope
  • Gerald Edward Jones
    Writer
  • Kalia Love Jones
    Producer
    The Power Of Hope
  • Gerald Edward Jones
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    34 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Kalia Love Jones

Director/Writer/Producer Kalia Love Jones is a 16-year-old ambitious filmmaker. The Los Angeles, CA native began her film journey at just 13 with the award winning animated short film “The Power of Hope”. At 14 Kalia became the youngest filmmaker ever nominated for an NAACP Image Award, youngest winner of the Pan African Film Festival and praised by forever First Lady Michelle Obama on the Today Show. Kalia has appeared in Ebony Magazine, guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the Today Show, FOX, NBC, CBS and ABC networks nationwide... Kalia recently inked a deal for an animated series with A Surfing Giant Studios.
Kalia's second film and first foray into documentary filmmaking, “Silent Killer” is a powerful documentary short that uncovers the inadequate access to mental health resources for Black men and the devastating outcomes that result from police intervention. This film shines a light on the pressing need for change and sheds light on the lives and families affected by this ongoing crisis.

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