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The Heartland

The Heartland

Three Black Milwaukee residents confront & reconcile the unrequited love between them and their city.

2021 · 24 min · Documentary

The Heartland is a love letter exploring the relationship that Black kids have with the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The short documentary is part reflection and part reconciliation, exploring the barriers Black children face while growing up in Milwaukee.

Directed by Marquise Mays

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