This first-of-its-kind compilation of short films by African American directors from the producers of the SHORT and CIRCUIT series, showcases seven short film's by emerging African American directors, featuring Charles Stone III, Chuck Wilson, Jeff Byrd, Lee Davis, Muhammida El Muhajir, Niva Dorell, and Tanya Boyd. Includes "True" (the film that sparked the Budweiser Beer "Whazzup?!" campaign), "Breakdown" (starring Vanessa Williams), "A Gut Feeling," "Breakfast at Ben's," "Kings," "Hip Hop, The New World Order," and "The Gift." Most of these directors have moved on to work with Hollywood studios on their feature film projects.

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With the entire country saying "Whazzup?!," see what inspired all those great Budweiser ads.
Charles Stone III - Filmmaker
*Bonus Interview & Director's Commentary

Breakdown
Vanessa Williams stars as the only surviving witness to a massive shoot-out in an urban bus station in this award-winning short.
Jeff Byrd - Filmmaker
*Bonus Interview & Director's Commentary

A Gut Feeling
In this critically-acclaimed short, executive produced by Spike Lee, two cops go on a routine call that turns out to be as un-routine as you can get.
Lee Davis - Filmmaker
*Bonus Interview

Breakfast at Ben's
A compelling story of a young black male who worked his way out of the ghetto and now yearns to give back to those in need.
Chuck Wilson - Filmmaker
*Bonus Interview

Kings
A succesful attorney in the corporate world never discussess his past, but when it catches up to him, he must make some tough choices. Director Niva Dorell, mentored by John Singleton, based the story on her father.
Niva Dorell - Filmmaker
*Bonus Interview & Director's Commentary

Hip Hop: The New World Order
This documentary explores the Global Hip Hop Craze. Features Chuck D of "Public Enemy" and ?uestlove of "The Roots."
Muhammida El Muhajir - Filmmaker
*Bonus Interview

The Gift
Based on a true story about a blind sculptor's fear of regaining his sight when he is offered surgery to correct his blindness.
Tanya Boyd - Filmmaker
*Bonus Interview & Director's Commentary

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