DIRECTORS: ANNA ANDERSEN & GENEVA PESCHKA
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: NINA FILMS, +DISRUPTER PRODUCTIONS, FUJIFILM
PRODUCERS: JEREMY BLUM, ANNA ANDERSEN, GENEVA PESCHKA
CINEMATOGRAPHERS: SAFIYAH CHINIERE + KENNY HAMLETT
EDITOR AND COLORIST: TIFFANY TAVERAS GRAPHICS: ANDREA KEEBLE
SFX AND MIX: ABDUL TAMBAL MUSIC: SARAH LYNCH
synopsis
The Solace of Sisterhood follows the Caramel Curves, an all-Black female biker crew in New Orleans, as they defy societal norms by embracing their multifaceted identities. This short documentary explores the lives of co-founders Shanika “Tru” Beatty and Nakosha “Coco” Curry, uncovering their authenticity and vulnerability. The Solace of Sisterhood stands as a compelling testament to the pursuit of finding freedom through legacy and the art of riding.
*TRIBECA WORLD PREMIERE*
AWARDS
Best Short Documentary | New Orleans Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
Reel Sisters Spirit Awards | Reel Sisters of The Diaspora
FESTIVALS
TRIBECA, Sidewalk Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, Hamptons International Film Festival, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora, St. Louis International Film Festival, Houston Cinema Arts Festival (Borders | No Borders).
HIGHLIGHTED PRESS: Forbes
Podcasts
• NPR.org, Louisiana Considered Podcast, June 17, 2024 episode
Online
• WRKF.org (Baton Rouge NPR affiliate)