Family Recipe

Name: Family Recipe
Director: Kamari Bright
Genre: Family
Released: 2021-08-19
Cast: Vance Ashworth, Lowell Deo, Evangeline Opong-Parry, Chevon Powell, Zahyr Lauren

The thing about cooking is, it's never just cooking...

2021 · 5 min · Family

A girl's baking lesson from her grandfather teaches her acceptance as she learns the similarities between ingredients and people.

Directed by Kamari Bright · Written by Kamari Bright

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Vance Ashworth Uncle
Lowell Deo Grandfather
Evangeline Opong-Parry Granddaughter
Chevon Powell Aunt
Zahyr Lauren Cousin 1
Kamari Bright Cousin 2

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