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