Reel Unity Pair: Women of Faith: Coping with Trauma / Broken Bird

2020 BIBFF

7th Annual Baltimore International Black Film Festival - Teaser

Broken Bird

Broken Bird follows Birdie, a biracial girl raised by her Jewish mom in a New Jersey suburb, as she spends a rare day with her father while preparing for her Bat Mitzvah. She overcomes her doubts, and decides to risk inviting him back into her life. Birdie confronts what independence means as she steps into adulthood on her own terms.

Broken Bird celebrates the various worlds and lives we incorporate into our own unique identities.

Women of Faith: Coping with Trauma

Our inaugural project is Women of Faith: Coping with Trauma. This mental health documentary takes an in-depth look into the lives of four women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, but who also triumphantly find joy, hope and peace through their faith in God and their community. We know it is a tough subject, but let’s have the tough conversation so women, children and families can find healing.