DMV SHORTS: Black Icarus, Do You Trust Me?, The Legacy of Lee's Flower Shop, Outside Line / For All Have Sinned

Do You Trust Me?

United States (2023) - Ronald James

WORLD PREMIERE

In a serendipitous encounter, Jane and Ron, virtual strangers, embark on a date. Unexpectedly, Jane's simple yet profound act of kindness sparks a transformative journey for Ronald, setting the stage for a captivating tale of new beginnings.

Black Icarus

United States (2022) - Jimmie Thomas Jr.

In the Deep South, a father battles his drug and alcohol addiction while trying to be a father to his son.

The Legacy of Lee's Flower Shop

United States (2022) - Director: Kamilah Thurmon

BALTIMORE PREMIERE

Lee's Flower and Card shop is the oldest continuous family-owned flower business in Washington, D.C. Lee's, along with the family running it, has seen many transformations within the DC community. Lee’s started on the U Street corridor, also known as Black Broadway, when African-Americans were free to own businesses during a time of Jim Crow laws. In later years, Lee's survived major U.S. history moments including the Washington D.C. riots after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the George Floyd protest in 2020. 

Through all of these events, Lee’s has serviced all people in the nation’s capital by providing flower arrangements to everyone from grandmothers on Mother’s Day to U.S. Presidents welcoming international guests. This treasured and long-lasting business will continue to beautify the Washington, D.C. community.

Outside Line

United States (2022) - Director: Jack Gordon

BALTIMORE PREMIERE

As one of the only Black drivers and having no connections in the sport, Rajah Caruth is a relative outsider in NASCAR. Nevertheless, he has forged an unlikely path from virtual racing to the sport's penultimate series, building stardom on the way.

For All Have Sinned

United States (2023) - Director: John Sellman

“For All Have Sinned” deals with the struggle of Mano, who is trying to find direction and peace after the unexpected death of his mother. Mano embarks on a destructive path that is not easily deferred. He lives by the scripture “for all have sinned and fallen short of His glory” (Romans 3:23) to justify his rage. 

Will Mano find peace or a tragic end?