Is My Living In Vain
Synopsis
Is My Living in Vain is a meditation on the continuing history and emancipatory potential of the Black church as a space of belonging, affirmation and community organising. Combining shot footage, oral histories and archive material from both sides of the Atlantic, the film follows a tangled thread of personal and collective memories to interrogate the church’s contribution to a Black radical tradition.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gasworks, London
Festival / Special Debut
May 1, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ufuoma Essi
- Original Title
- Is My Living In Vain
- Country of Origin
- France, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ufuoma Essi
Cheryl Hess, Morgan K. Spencer
Ufuoma Essi
Ufuoma Essi, Leah McGurk
Department Leadership Roster
Ufuoma Essi
Director
Cheryl Hess
Director of Photography
Morgan K. Spencer
Director of Photography
Ufuoma Essi
Producer
Leah McGurk
Producer
Ufuoma Essi
Editor
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What is Is My Living In Vain about?
Is My Living in Vain is a meditation on the continuing history and emancipatory potential of the Black church as a space of belonging, affirmation and community organising. Combining shot footage, oral histories and archive material from both sides of the Atlantic, the film follows a tangled thread of personal and collective memories to interrogate the church’s contribution to a Black radical tradition.
Who directed Is My Living In Vain?
Is My Living In Vain was directed by Ufuoma Essi.
Who stars in Is My Living In Vain?
The principal cast of Is My Living In Vain includes Not specified.
When was Is My Living In Vain released and how long is it?
Is My Living In Vain was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 40m.