Rare: The Boy Who Cried Swag
Critically acclaimed Rare is a rich, visually complex film that follows model Rico Sanches’ dreams of greatness in fashion to explore issues of race, police brutality, trauma and self-healing in modern America.
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
Winner 1.4 Gold Best Short Film 2023
Winner Gold Nitehawk Film Festival 2023
Finalist Ann Arbor Film Festival 2024
Shortlist Ciclope in Film Craft 2022
Winner Silver Cannes YDA Short Film (up to 6 mins) 2022
Winner Silvers Cannes YDA Changing the World Frame by Frame 2022
Winner Silvers Cannes YDA Best Use of Music 2022
Nowness Premiere, Vimeo Staff Pick, Director’s Library.
