​​​April 26, 2024 at the Seattle Black Film Festival 

Too often films that center Hip-hop illustrate a culture of violence, misogyny and self-destruction.   This film illuminates the humanity of Hip-hop within a unique cultural landscape of Seattle during the 'golden era' of the 90s.   ​  

Behind the scenes 

​​​April 12, 2024 @ 8:20 pm at the Kansas City International Film Festival

​Jewel is a Hip-Hop artist struggling through obscurity in Seattle, WA. On the brink of his biggest break, he learns that Vanessa, the mother of his child has been diagnosed with a terminal cancer. With no time to lose, he must choose at a critical moment in the life of his family between his own dreams and fatherhood.

JUSTIN EMEKA

director/filmmaker

synopsis

story, characters, and inspiration 

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