My Name Is Myeisha
“Behind every statistic is a story.”
Synopsis
At the moment of Myeisha’s death at the hands of police, she guides us inside her mind and muses over the life she will be leaving behind, told through hip-hop, spoken word poetry, and dance. Inspired by the 1998 police shooting of California teen Tyisha Miller.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Slamdance FIlm Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 28, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Krieger
- Screenplay & Story
- Rickerby Hinds, Gus Krieger
- Original Score
- James Raymond
- Original Title
- My Name Is Myeisha
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Krieger
Rickerby Hinds, Gus Krieger
James Raymond
Matthew Herrier
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Krieger
Director
Rickerby Hinds
Writer
Gus Krieger
Writer
Matthew Herrier
Editor
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is My Name Is Myeisha about?
At the moment of Myeisha’s death at the hands of police, she guides us inside her mind and muses over the life she will be leaving behind, told through hip-hop, spoken word poetry, and dance. Inspired by the 1998 police shooting of California teen Tyisha Miller.
Who directed My Name Is Myeisha?
My Name Is Myeisha was directed by Gus Krieger.
Who stars in My Name Is Myeisha?
The principal cast of My Name Is Myeisha includes Rhaechyl Walker, John Merchant, Dominique Toney, Dee Dee Stephens, Rickerby Alexander Brown-Hinds.
When was My Name Is Myeisha released and how long is it?
My Name Is Myeisha was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for My Name Is Myeisha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Name Is Myeisha was composed by James Raymond.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Name Is Myeisha?
My Name Is Myeisha holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).