Here/Not Here

Here/Not Here

Deaf hip hop music drama exploring sign language, dance, football and Visual Vernacular (VV).

2020 · 29 min · Drama, Music

HERE/NOT HERE is a thought provoking hip-hop drama film which sees three rival groups – Deaf VVers, footballers and Krumpers – clash over who should use an abandoned warehouse space.

Directed by Bim Ajadi · Written by Jonzi D

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