MN Made

Tuesday, November 19 at 7:15pm

Jasmine is a Star by Jo Rochelle will be preceded by the short film Keon by E.G. Bailey. Filmmakers E.G. Bailey and Sha Cage in attendance for a conversation.

ABOUT JASMINE IS A STAR

Director: Jo Rochelle • USA • 58 min • 2022 • English • Fiction

A determined sixteen-year-old with albinism (lack of pigment in the hair, skin, and eyes) makes it her mission to become a professional model in her hometown of Minneapolis, while attempting to go unnoticed in every other aspect of her teenage life. Jasmine is a Star was filmed in Minneapolis.

ABOUT KEON

Director: E.G. Bailey • USA • 27 min • 2020 • English • Fiction

Keon, a young Black photographer, embarks on a journey with his brothers Amiri and Dre to acquire a new camera to complete his art school admission portfolio. Along the way, the three of them negotiate obstacles and dangers, confronting an environment intent on policing their bodies and expression.

ABOUT MN MADE

The MN Made series celebrates the dynamic range of films made by Minnesota filmmakers and artists. Presented by MSP Film in partnership with FilmNorth and Explore Minnesota Film. The series is supported by Jerome Foundation.