Private Project

Tending the Web

The African diaspora spans the entire globe, forming a web of myriad cultures and talents linked by a shared history. However, many of us are so hung up on our differences that we are blind to the similarities. Tending the Web returns to the motherland to investigate the issues of division affecting Black communities worldwide with guidance from non-traditional educators in Accra, Ghana, whose values may aid efforts to repair our severed links.

  • Jelani Dean
    Director
  • Jelani Dean
    Producer
  • Gina Gayle
    Producer
  • Abugbilla Pambila
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Diana Ayilba
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Asukuga Clemment
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Musah Yakubu
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Paul Ayambila "Blink" Aduko
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Frederick Kofi Agyemang
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Jelani Dean
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Jelani Dean
    Editor
  • Jelani Dean
    Writer
  • Annie Givhan
    Production Associate
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Non-fiction
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 9, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Ghana
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Emerson College
Director Biography - Jelani Dean

Jelani Dean is an emerging writer and director who aims to tell character-driven stories that promote unity and empower voices in his surrounding communities. Having trained in multimedia storytelling since the 6th grade, he boasts a versatile creative palette ranging from fictional narratives to documentaries.

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