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LITTLE BROTHER is a series of 15-minute documentary films dedicated to giving Black boys a unique voice. Filmmakers NICOLE FRANKLIN and JASMIN TIGGETT take an annual look at Black boys as young as nine years old for a one-on-one conversation demystifying what society tends to rob them of: LOVE.
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Little Brother: Things Fall Apart is the first installment in the series. Set in Camden, New Jersey, well-known as one of the nation’s most dangerous cities, the film takes a look at boys growing up amongst extreme violence, poverty and crime, and explores their feelings on love and relationships set against impossible odds. The film premiered on Documentary Channel in November 2011, continues to screen in several cities, and is currently available on DVD.
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The second chapter of Little Brother takes place in Chicago. Shot entirely on iPhone4, Little Brother: The Street visits boys on Chicago’s South Side to discuss their thoughts on parents, pressure, decisions, and dating.
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Development of the third chapter of Little Brother is currently in progress. To stay updated on the project, please visit our Blog.
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