The Young Nation Short Film (2027)
A new generation. A new movement. Let the groove take over.
Overview
The Young Nation Short Film is a groundbreaking, 18-minute musical drama that serves as both a cinematic narrative and a cultural manifesto for a new generation. Directed by and starring breakout artist Joni Smith, the film explores themes of teenage isolation, collective identity, and the redemptive power of street culture, shot in a striking dichotomy of stark black-and-white realism and explosive, high-saturation color.The narrative begins in the claustrophobic, rhythmic confines of a subterranean transit car. A youthful visionary (Smith) attempts to rally her peers against the suffocating boredom of a stagnant urban summer by introducing a grand collective vision: a neighborhood block party. Met with harsh cynicism and immediate rejection, she follows her disillusioned companions off the platform and into the cavernous, desolate expanse of an abandoned industrial warehouse.
Where to Watch The Young Nation Short Film
The Young Nation Short Film hasn't been released yet. Streaming options usually appear after the theatrical run.
The Young Nation Short Film Cast
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Joni Smith
as Joni
- R
Rumi Von-Clarke
as Maya
- L
Lil Champ
as Jordan
- D
Danielle King
as Young Nation Dancer 1#
- M
Maureen Ruby Jackson
as Young Nation Dancer 2#
Loretta Robinson
as Young Nation Dancer 3#
- D
Debbii Dawson
as Young Nation Dancer 4#
- M
Malik Watson
as Young Nation Dancer 5#
- S
Sophie Carter
as Passenger On Train 1#
- M
Miles Caton
as Young Nation Dancer 6#
- A
Aaliyah Thompson
as Young Nation Dancer 7#
- G
Gracyen Duncan-Smith
as Young Nation Dancer 8#
The Young Nation Short Film: Quick Answers
Where can I watch The Young Nation Short Film?
The Young Nation Short Film is not on streaming services in the US yet.
When is The Young Nation Short Film released?
The Young Nation Short Film is set to come out on August 30, 2027.
How long is The Young Nation Short Film?
The Young Nation Short Film runs 18 minutes (18m).
