SIMMER
A poem for class becomes a reflection of a young boy’s tormented soul.
Rating
— The Film
SIMMER
A poem for class becomes a reflection of a young boy’s tormented soul.
The Story
Simmer is a 15-minute narrative drama concerning a young, black high school student named Carter Williams. The film weaves us in and out of a subconscious space where Carter processes suppressed emotions triggered by events and relationships in the real world. Although his English teacher pushes him to get involved in a poetry showcase and develop his talents, a racist bully and avoidant father operates against him. Over the course of the story, the conflict blends both real and imagined spaces parallel to Carter’s evolution from repression to expression.
Runtime
15 min
Gallery
The Stills.
