I, Destini

NEW DOCS

Can a deeply personal film set in Durham, North Carolina, express the cold consequences of systemic racism and mass incarceration? This meditative film uses animated drawings to intensify the pensive voiceover of Destini Riley, who tells the story of her brother’s imprisonment and its effects on her family. “Every person put in prison comes from a family,” Destini says, as she reveals the impact on her loved ones. Her reflective musings are a match for the restless morphing of the animation. With artistry and sensitivity, I, Destini advances an urgent political conversation.  NK

Directors

Nicholas Pilarski, Destini Riley

Producers

Nicholas Pilarski, Sarah Bassett, Lattina Lennon Riley

Editor

Nicholas Pilarski

Cinematographers

Nicholas Pilarski, Destini Riley

Release Year

2016

Festival Year

2016

Country

United States

Run Time

14 minutes

Premiere

World Premiere