Mada follows three days in the life of a young mother named Faith, her mother, Ethel, and Faith’s son, Luther, living in rural Jamaica, where isolation carries its own sound. As the narrative unfolds, a simmering conflict over Luther surfaces and we are offered insight into two mothers’ conflicting natures and notions about love and protection.
Mada screens as part of the shorts program Strong Female Lead, on Monday, June 28 at 6:00 pm.
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Joseph Douglas-Elmhirst, born in London, studied performing arts before moving to New York at the age of 14. He went on to study visual arts in Vermont. Joseph intends to tell stories exploring his Jamaican cultural identity through his voice, as well as the female voices of his family.