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Poster for Snowfire

Snowfire

United States / English / 1994 / 8m

Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A father reckons with the death of his gay son.

Included in
LGBTQ+ Shorts
Position 8
Included in
Directed by Ayoka Chenzira
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorAyoka Chenzira

WriterAyoka Chenzira

CinematographerAyoka Chenzira

ProducerAyoka Chenzira

Cast

Homer Heronas Benjamin

Marlene C. Chavisas Miriam

Lee Dobsonas Winston

Kenshaka Alias Adult Isaiah

Shannon Haynesas Jasper

Burton Chirinosas Young Isaiah

Double Feature

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Poster for Alma’s Rainbow

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Both directed by Ayoka Chenzira, and both starring Lee Dobson

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Snowfire (1994) | Criteria