Two Shorts by Dwayne Leblanc

Two Shorts by Dwayne Leblanc

2 Episodes

In his acclaimed short films, Caribbean American director Dwayne LeBlanc has shown himself to be a rising talent already in full control of mood, tone, and visual texture. His mesmerizing CIVIC and its gorgeous follow-up, NOW, HEAR ME GOOD, each center on a young man named Booker (played by Barrington Darius) as he drifts through encounters with acquaintances from both his hometown in South Central LA and his new life far away, capturing complex feelings around homecoming, identity, place, and dislocation through richly evocative, beautifully burnished images.

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Two Shorts by Dwayne Leblanc

2 Episodes

  • Civic
    19:55
    Civic
    Episode 1

    Civic

    Episode 1

    Directed by Dwayne LeBlanc • 2022 • United States
    Starring Barrington Darius

    This graceful, deeply atmospheric short follows Booker (Barrington Darius) as he returns to South Central LA after several years away. Confined to the interior of his car, we watch as he interacts with the people and pl...

  • Now, Hear Me Good
    15:24
    Now, Hear Me Good
    Episode 2

    Now, Hear Me Good

    Episode 2

    Directed by Dwayne LeBlanc • 2025 • United States
    Starring Barringon Darrius, Gregg Daniel, Noelle Miller

    This poetically textured study of connection and displacement finds young musician Booker (Barrington Darius) far from home but close to friends and mentors as he hosts a vibrant party. But ...

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