A Letter To Black Men (2023) | Drama Short Film | MYM

MYM SHOWCASE: A Letter to Black Men is a brand new short drama launched on MYM.
SYNOPSIS
Kevin succumbs to a life of crime after the loss of his father. On the day of Kevin’s initiation, Black is released from prison. He attempts to rekindle the relationship with Kevin and his sister, turned legal guardian, Kelsie. Although Kelsie disapproves of Black’s history, he ultimately goes the distance to prove himself a dependable father figure to Kevin.
Website:
alettertoblackmen.com/
Instagram:
/ alettertoblackmen
CAST
Black - Baba Oyejide @coolfella22
Kevin - Jesse Lihau @jlihau
Leon - Ashley Durant @ad0fficial
Kelsie - Lynsey Murrell @lynseymurrell
Smokey - Adam Wright @baby_afro2022
Femi - Iain Gordon @iaingordon0
David - Dejon Weston @dee_westt
Maxine - Trinity Louise @trinitylouise
CREW
Writer/Producer/Director - Kiosa Sukami @kiosasukami
1st Assistant Director - Laurelle Jones @laurelle_jones
Script Supervisor - Junior Alawa @junioralawa
Director of Photography - Miguel Carmenes @miguelcarmenesdp
Gaffer - Daniele Tartaca @dnltrt
1st AC - Martino Masi @masimartino
Camera Trainee - Richard Hewitson @richardhewitson
Steadicam Op - Michael Vega @_mikevega_
Art Director - Tia Ilana @tiailana
Sound Recordist - Orestes Mersinia @o.mersinias
Boom Operator - Ben Adams @benadamssound
Locations - Kevin Chemuka @kevinchemuka
Behind The Scenes - Ilmi Omar @ilmi.omar
Runner - Baciro Bari @bachi_bari
Runner - Miche Kalonji @s4smash
Driver - Devante Johnson @devantegjohnson
Driver - Andy Le @andeh_le
Editor - Kiosa Sukami @kiosasukami
Colourist - Miguel Carmenes @miguelcarmenesdp
Sound Design & Mix - Langa Manyoba @langamanyoba
Music Composer - Thom Robson @thomrobsonmusic
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[@MartinKusimo]

Right off the bat, the cinematography hooked me in along with the opening credits and title merging with it. For me, Black was the star of the show! Pretty good character. Felt believeable and also that he truly believed everything he stood for and was saying. He technically doesn't owe Kevin anything, yet was so selfless towards him, trying to steer him in the right direction. To "save" him. Speaking of saving him... I've got that analytical eye lol, so I wonder if this shot @ 16:17 with a green tint is a reference to The Matrix? Similar to the hallway shot where Neo fights the Agents against him. Neo was also called 'The One', or seen as a saviour. And here, in A Letter To Black Men, Black saves Kevin from the road life. Another great shout is the narration. At some points, I was literally saying, "Facts!" and "Preach!" lol. All in all, great short film with some profound moments and a good message. Nice work. Congrats to the whole team!

[@anthonyejike5594]

You said Black technically doesn’t owe Kevin anything. Kevin’s sister told Black that he’s the reason Kevin doesn’t have a father. I think Black may have played a role in Kevin’s fathers death, so he feels remorseful and does owe him.

[@MYMofficial]

Couldn't agree more. Big up the entire team behind this beautiful production

[@depicturesofficial]

Genuinely one of the best short films I have seen exploring themes that are so important for the youth of today. Very well acted, edited and directed, well done to all cast and crew!

[@Sbe1234x]

In general black people need to stick together and no go against each other however people see this comment I don’t care tbh, amazing yet again👏.

[@JohnclintonYT]

What you mean by that?

[@Sbe1234x]

What part didn’t you get?

[@HonestMan112]

Itll never happen. Too many people glorifying the easy life to our kids

[@salianehuntley6295]

This video is important to the young men of today I wish a lot of them can see this and understand the message.. I worry for the generation of young black men coming up 😳

[@OfficialES-qc6fy]

When they jumped that guy it looked like the last guy was about to take a piss on him😂

[@valarmorgulis3920]

Two and a half minutes in and genuinely, brilliant work! Captured the plurality of worlds that are inseparable.

[@AlmightyLoud]

wow she cussed black out and then turned around n asked for help😂😂

[@MEISMONKEY]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Dulzothegreatmusic]

WELCOME TO THE HOOD

[@trendztv9228]

Women for you 😂

[@despisesimps5997]

Typical

[@rondorocket4604]

This could go on BBC or ITV it’s that good

[@smokeyrebel-ek6sx]

No they don't want eye opener like these. If you trying to make a change and help people they will find away to stop you.

[@ndondaa90s]

I really enjoyed this film ❤, the actors were good, had that raw talent in them. Very good storyline ,

[@cruxmind]

Wow. Such an important film... Pushing a message without being preachy is the best kind of message. This film makes you think. And I hope the algorithm reaches all those that need to watch this. Shout out everyone involved in making this film.

[@AlmightyLoud]

if someone fucks up and apologizes, you should forgive them only for yourself, its not good to carry around hate in your heart. might fuck around and turn into the person you hate.

[@ChronicMal1ce]

real shit

[@Glowflow_1111]

Facts 👏🏾

[@trishosheaChelseaqueen53]

Great content,shame it wasn’t longer.

[@DelroseWright-ey4jo]

Brilliant Thought provoking And my son Adam's in this 👏🏽👏🏽😍💖

[@MYMofficial]

We're glad you enjoyed this and well done to Adam and the whole team involved! 🔥

[@or1057]

This was amazing work

[@missmarvellous2618]

Great short film, nicely done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 if there is a 'clean' edit - no profanity - I would have this playing in our office for the young people to see and listen to

[@midnightrebel1927]

Me and the cat are here

[@Tubzy1987]

Love this short very well produced with a important message about life and making the right choices, we all make mistakes but if its in your own hands to fix it then we do, plus it's easy for kids nowadays to easily get influenced by materialistic things because that's how society has become fast money, fast car etc but it goes just as quick this why we need real role models to teach the kids them

[@chadblake-vc7vf]

Big up for this keep them coming she cussing him and needed help 😂😂🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏

[@audioauracle-dsyswpwanl--]

‼️@ALL creeds... *Come this way for innerstanding* ‼️

[@oligreen1192]

Great work. Thank you.

[@restlessnative3818]

Best one I've seen yet. Wish it was longer. UP!!

[@MYMofficial]

So happy that you enjoyed this film! The team did an amazing job. We're certain more amazing films to come from these talented filmmakers 🔥

[@pongtrometer]

Heavyweight Filmmakers

[@gmbentertainment2119]

My brothers an sister in America ya'll should never forget where you come from Africa remember be grateful for where you are an knows no matter what you are going through millions of your fellow Brothers here in Africa are going through shit much more worst than you are so try to be grateful an content in what ever you have or don't have

[@ruff1draft]

This ia is a well put together film. Great cinematography. Who where the cinematographers on this film.

[@Deb-ator]

Superb film. The only way is forward. If you stand still as the world progresses, you're really going backwards. I hope young men who watched this film appreciate that misery loves company. Crabs in a basket will always pull back the crab that attempts to leave the basket. .

[@nursinfirstson]

Awesome. Respect💪🏽💪🏽☑️☑️🙏🙏

[@isaacokine1380]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@elvisochieng1818]

This is so good. I love the Film❤

[@sazando4083]

Powerful ✨💜♾

[@OfficialEliSilver]

Sick!

[@ANGEL_OF_ART694]

Being black is beautiful, their sunshine skin matching with the brightest smile all energetic dancing and Singing like angels from heaven above Jesus made us for a reason. So we could have joy even through the hardships we still made it our priority to have fun. their fingers gently touching the piano closing their eyes to hear the beautiful melody of the sun. plying the guitar hearing the chords of the plants being born and lastly singing, being the water for the plants all of them combined to make harmony and peace. Black is beautiful in Jesus name

[@aminaisrael7657]

Jesus didnt not create anyone. Jesus is merely a man (creation). There's one God a and one God only and thats The Most High God of Israel!!! Please stop with the idols and blashemy. All praises to The Most High God of Israel!!!

[@ashbash6607]

What to sell drugs kill each other rap music that teachers us to kill eachother wtf are you on about stfu blacks at the min with black culture is a cancer on any modern society

[@gotyou8226]

​@aminaisrael7657 thats hypocrytical to say, there is more than 1 god and your god of isreal aint the one amd only, stop reading into ideology and falsness of which man created

[@Monke_boi13]

ANGEL_OF_ART694 He’s block uno

[@imperatricerinaofficialstv4939]

The best one I’ve seen

[@CadeMoses]

Ooowweeee this one too 🥶🥶💪🏽

[@anthonychevonne]

Great acting

[@blanco7873]

18:30 Blacks is a serious actor! I felt that whole segment with Keven 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@imperatricerinaofficialstv4939]

Jesse 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@queenvibez2212]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Hasbullah786]

Vsop productions come on

[@Gomes719]

The actor done really well great cinematography great story 👍🏾

[@O.rhys420]

Best most professional short film ive seen could easily pass for something on Netflix or bbc

[@MYMofficial]

Couldn't agree more, gotta shout to them on socials to commission these guys!

[@jahnonymousxd]

Brlliant!

[@foodieintelligent2621]

Amazing film 🙌🏾. It says a lot about young black men; the way they behave in a criminal and gangster way, which makes it seem cool. Selling drugs and committing petty crimes to fit and making money the illegitimate way just to show off and flash them clothes that are expensive. Thus, black men are rarely listened by anyone especially black woman because they don’t see and understand the meaning of black male struggle. However, when they want favours, money etc, that’s when they want to be there. A wake up for everyone!

[@jB-fx2mx]

The film indicates the lack and need for real male role models as parents for black men. These young black men probably never had normal, real men in their lives and have not been taught to work a real job, get their education, be responsible, be considerate of others, life lessons have been missed due to a lack of a real black male parent in their lives.

[@phantomumar9042]

Im 50 sec early to the vid and its so good

[@piusgyagenda]

Great movie

[@user-pz2ct8pn6g]

👍👍

[@ashleighsmith5457]

This was sick!

[@chrisbeschi4818]

Great work. It’s hard to get a real character arc in a short but this is good storytelling, good humour and some lovely camera work and lighting. Big up 👊🏼

[@user-lj6jp8qp7z]

Sad Black died at the end. 💔

[@noxunetwork]

That opening one take shot is incredible, amazing short film! We are pleased to have backed this project and follow its journey to educate. Well done team 🎉

[@blamethebillionaires]

inflation is a problem in the US too. blame the billionaires😑

[@SubzeroArtist]

just here for all the people that didn't click on the vid because they had the word Black in the title

[@chrismc4137]

I clicked it because you of the title. I wanted to know what this letter was.

[@MYMofficial]

How did you find the film? Let us know your thoughts! 👀

[@blamethebillionaires]

G gift without the t😂😂kingdomers are weird.

[@user-te6nj8fv7e]

Choppa whagwan for Tesco though?

[@user-te6nj8fv7e]

Marvin

[@user-te6nj8fv7e]

Acrelane...

[@Evanhopkins2003]

W

[@th3matr1x100]

copied the equalizer

[@leekime4239]

wow thank god i didnt get that letter,,probs be better then this shit

[@trinibaduk9012]

It was all going well until 16:40 it suddenly turned into an over exaggerated typical black story of crime

[@stuffandthat]

This Is racist. I almost didn't click on it cuz I'm white