The Black Man's Curse

After losing his brother to another case of abuse by the police, in this story we follow the aftermath of what goes on in the head of a young man who lost his brother while coming to terms with the cruelty of systemic racism and prejudice.

  • Devante Johnson
    Director
  • Devante Johnson
    Writer
  • Devante Johnson
    Producer
  • ADEYINKA ADEBOLA
    Key Cast
    "MARQUES WILLIAMS"
  • COREY J. WILLIAMS
    Key Cast
    "JAMES WILLIAMS"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 19, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Last Shot Film Festival
    Long Island City
    United States
    August 8, 2021
    Global
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Devante Johnson

Devante J Johnson is a young African American who desired to tell narratives based on collective experiences being black and raised in a Christian home.

As someone who loves all genres of film, he was particularly drawn to horror in his adult life. Using this genre to debut his first public short film, he felt that often it is a great depiction of the human experience if the stories were well written.

Having his Bachelors In Science in Criminology, he sought to use his knowledge to create films that catered to the black experience living in NYC.

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Director Statement

I have eyes and they're right underneath my eyebrows