Screening Details
Date: Sunday - October 19, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM​
Duration: 60 MINS
Venue: Plainfield High School
950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Block Description
Diverse images and stories in film and television are essential to counterbalance the homogeneity of shows like Seinfeld or Friends, which often reflected a narrow slice of society. By intentionally including actors, directors, writers, and behind-the-scenes creatives from different cultural, racial, and gender backgrounds, film and television series gain authenticity and nuance that resonate with a wider audience. These stories expand the cultural imagination, reflecting the realities of everyday life in all its variety and complexity, while also challenging stereotypes and offering underrepresented communities the power to see themselves not just on screen, but shaping the stories from behind the camera as well.
Dir. Levi Feeny | 29:48 min.
Tyrese is a 37-year-old former comedian turned teacher whose world unravels after catching his fiancée cheating on the same day he starts a new job. What follows is a raw, sometimes surreal journey of heartbreak, healing, and unexpected brotherhood as he confronts his past, navigates love, and rebuilds himself one brutal truth at a time.
Dir. Morgan Whiteman | 29:59 min.
JUDYS is a dramedy series set in present-day Brooklyn, NY, chronicling the lives of four queer men of color in their early 30s as they balance love, sex, work, and the complexities of life. While each character faces personal challenges, their brotherhood remains unwavering, providing a constant source of support.