Lovell Gates

A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.

Nia is raised in a dysfunctional household by her promiscuous, barfly mother, and is on track to follow in her mothers footsteps. That is until Marshal, a local bar owner introduces Nia to a the game of pinball. Nia quickly becomes a skilled expert at pinball, and has a chance to come out of her mother's shadow.

The triumphs and challenges of Negro League baseball in the early 20th century. Through rare footage and interviews with iconic players like Satchel Paige and Buck O'Neil, as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, the film highlights the league's pivotal role in Black communities and the impact of integration.

PEPPER tells the story of a rising drag performer and his deaf war veteran father, whose love is tested when a bitter conflict threatens to tear their bond apart, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and the power of acceptance.