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Junior

Directed by AJ Wilhelm
United States, Haiti
2020
11 mins

After being visited by a spirit as a child, Jérôme "Junior" Simeon's destiny as a drummer was set in stone. Quickly climbing the local ranks, Junior was recruited by top Haitian roots music group Racine Mapou de Azor and spent the next two decades touring the world and sharing his music with the masses.

When the lead singer of his band dies unexpectedly, Junior's high-profile career comes to a shocking halt and he suddenly faces an uncertain future for himself and his legacy. Unbeknownst to Junior, his dream to pass on the passion of the drum is already in full effect.

Sponsored by Oolite Arts.

  • Year
    2020
  • Country
    United States, Haiti
  • Language
    Haitian
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    AJ Wilhelm
  • Cast
    Jèrôme Simeon
  • Writer
    AJ Wilhelm
  • Cinematographer
    AJ Wilhelm
  • Editor
    Francois Bernadi, AJ Wilhelm
  • Genre
    Music/Musical, Drama
  • Theme
    Music, Local, Short
  • Award
    Miami Int'l Short

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