By Water | Trailer
Preview: Season 11 Episode 9 | 50sVideo has Closed Captions
A journey into a brother's memories transform into a tool for reconciliation and healing.
BY WATER follows an unlikely hero's journey into his memories, which transform into a vehicle for reconciliation and healing. Based on a true story, the film was written and inspired by Iyabo Kwayana’s experience with her brother. Upon receiving an unexpected voicemail from him after his disappearance, Kwayana heeded her brother’s message and created this film as a way to “complete” his story.
Major funding for America ReFramed provided by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding provided by Open Society Foundations,...
By Water | Trailer
Preview: Season 11 Episode 9 | 50sVideo has Closed Captions
BY WATER follows an unlikely hero's journey into his memories, which transform into a vehicle for reconciliation and healing. Based on a true story, the film was written and inspired by Iyabo Kwayana’s experience with her brother. Upon receiving an unexpected voicemail from him after his disappearance, Kwayana heeded her brother’s message and created this film as a way to “complete” his story.
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- [Brother] Hey, Iyabo, but, yo, check this out.
I have a movie idea for you.
- My brother had a mental breakdown and left the house.
- [NATASHA] After her brother goes missing, filmmaker Iyabo Kwayana creates a visual journey of memory, connection, (birding chirping) and healing.
(flower petals crinkling) - [Brother] The movie idea, thought you might want a run with it.
I'm around, but I'm also not around.
- [NATASHA] By Water, a special edition of America ReFramed, our first animated film produced in collaboration with the Black Star Film Festival.
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Iyabo Kwayana's brother shares an intimate moment about himself through poetry and words. (1m)
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A journey into a brother's memories transform into a tool for reconciliation and healing. (30s)
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Iyabo Kwayana's brother's voicemail sparks inspiration for what would become BY WATER. (2m 6s)
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Major funding for America ReFramed provided by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding provided by Open Society Foundations,...