RIGHT NEAR THE BEACH
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Synopsis
After the death of famous runner Jeffrey Jacobs, the Jamaican public becomes enamored with the details of his life and speculates as to the motivation behind his murder. Jeffrey’s father, a reserved and kind farmer, struggles to grieve while inundated by the inescapable coverage. Through moments of blinding rage and quiet contemplation, the camera is a window into a life burdened by the death of a child that will never know justice. Against a backdrop of beautiful vistas, Right Near The Beach takes a lyrical approach to its subject—rather than treat the murder as a voyeuristic mystery, the film challenges us to contemplate the anguish of loss while everyone else debates the value of one person’s life.
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This screening of RIGHT NEAR THE BEACH is presented in partnership with SASOD.
About the Director
Gibrey Allen is an award-winning filmmaker born in Jamaica and currently residing in New York City. Gibrey made his debut as the writer and director of the short film Excuse For Jeff, which went on to screened in festivals domestically and internationally. Gibrey wrote and directed three other short films: Volition, Max and Marco, and Back to Alaska, which mostly explore stories based on black and minority experiences. Right Near the Beach has already played in many festivals worldwide garnering many nominations and awards, most recently an audience award at the New Orleans Film Festival.
