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The Story: Calloused Hands

He is like every other fifth grader. He does his homework because he has to, and rides his bike because he loves to.

Today is different.

After hearing about two pictures sent home from the battlefield by his grandfather almost 50 years ago, The Future - played by Omari Acie Banks - sets out to learn more about his family's history. The Future's passion inspires the family's Sage to do some exploring of his own.

A cinematic short film Directed by Jacob Roberson set to the original song "Story of My Life" by Olaide Banks. Shot on location in Houston, Texas at the Buffalo Soldier Museum.

  • Jacob Roberson
    Director
  • Olaide Banks
    Writer
  • Olaide Banks
    Producer
  • Omari Acie Banks
    Key Cast
    "The Future"
  • Louis E. Vaughn
    Key Cast
    "The Sage"
  • Erret Wallace
    Key Cast
    "The Friend"
  • Olaide Banks
    Key Cast
    "OB"
  • Project Type:
    Music Video, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 5, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Mid South Black Film Festival
    Memphis, TN
    United States
    February 28, 2020
    First Film Festival Screening
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Jacob Roberson

Based in the Houston, Texas area.
Sam Houston State University grad.

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Director Statement

Calloused Hands is my first cinematic short film.