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Brown Sheep
Konna Thomson
United Kingdom · 13 min · English
SYNOPSIS
16-year-old Jamila navigates adolescence and natural hair confidence whilst reminiscing her mother; and attending a predominantly white school.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
Konna Thomson
I'm a director and video editor with a love for crafting stories that move people. I'm drawn to documentaries and character-driven films that capture honest, human moments.
CREDITS
DIRECTED BY
Konna Thomson
WRITTEN BY
Konna Thomson
PRODUCED BY
Sammy Wong
KEY CAST
Mekisha Brown, Connie Fiddament, Matilda James, Kaitlin Harrison, Sofia Antonia Milone, Tyler Costello, Pauline Bonsu, Paul Eke
MADE AT
Manchester Film School
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