Far from home, Booker hosts an exuberant party with friends and mentors. When the noise of the party fades and the last guests leave, listlessness returns to him. Only the next morning, while playing his trumpet in the soft early light, does he find his place in the stillness.

NOW, HEAR ME GOOD is the second film in a trilogy that also includes CIVIC (2022) and YOU DO NOT EXIST (2026).

Featuring original music by Black Nile.

World Premiere: International Film Festival Rotterdam, Tiger Short Competition.

starring BARRINGTON DARIUS

written and directed by DWAYNE LEBLANC
produced by KIVA REARDON, RITA WALSH
executive producers KAARTHEKEYEN SANTHANAM, MICHAEL GRAF, STUART MCINTYRE
line producer CHARLIE SCHMIDLIN
cinematography by ANDREW YUYI TRUONG
editing by NATHAN RODGERS
production design by ANGRAN LI
costume design by SOPHIE KAY
sound design by SACHA RATCLIFFE
original music composed by BLACK NILE
trumpet consultant by EMILE MARTIN
casting by TYLER ADAMS, DONNA MORONG

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