Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
Cypher
Cypher follows three Black artists creating safe spaces for the youth of African descent living in a city that’s often viewed as lacking Black history and culture. Organizers and artists come together to breathe life into legacy and build communities that celebrate the fullness of Black life in Vancouver.
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Cypher follows three Black artists creating safe spaces for the youth of African descent living in a city that’s often viewed as lacking Black history and culture. Organizers and artists come together to breathe life into legacy and build communities that celebrate the fullness of Black life in Vancouver.
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