Toxic: A Black Woman's Story
One day in the life of a Black woman could change the way you see the world
Racism. Toxic stress. Birth outcomes. How are these things intertwined? The short film, Toxic: A Black Woman's Story, seeks to explore that question - Peer into the world of the film's lead protagonist, Nina. An elite lawyer, loyal wife, and loving mother of a teen boy, Nina is navigating life (and a pregnancy) to the best of her ability. But sometimes the forces on a woman - especially a black woman - can be too much to bear. Follow Nina in this day-in-the-life drama, and see the world through the eyes of a successful black woman who must navigate an unjust world while trying to protect the world she has created for herself and her family.
Directed by Devon V. Collins · Written by Mayank Kushwah
Cast
- Crystle Paynther Collins Nina
- Mike Head Don
- Re'Shawn Reese Michael
- Fred Munkachy Principal Eckor
- Jennifer Anderson Karen
- Edlyn Sabrina Dr. Gupta
- Lawrence Wilson Store Clerk
- Tino Roncone Newscaster
- Ravenae Bigsby Youtube Makeup Artist
Make it a double feature
2h 12m together
Toxic: A Black Woman's Story
Ip Man
A close match in mood and era.
