DEFUND
Synopsis
Starring in and directing their own razor-sharp script, the Toronto team of Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah and Araya Mengesha play twins trying to navigate their own, and each other's, complex responses to both the lockdown and the fight for racial justice during the long hot summer of 2020.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Araya Mengesha, Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah
- Screenplay & Story
- Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, Araya Mengesha
- Original Score
- Denise De'ion
- Original Title
- DEFUND
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Araya Mengesha, Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah
Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, Araya Mengesha
Denise De'ion
Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, Araya Mengesha
Department Leadership Roster
Araya Mengesha
Director
Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah
Director
Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah
Writer
Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah
Producer
Araya Mengesha
Writer
Araya Mengesha
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for DEFUND.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEFUND
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is DEFUND about?
Starring in and directing their own razor-sharp script, the Toronto team of Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah and Araya Mengesha play twins trying to navigate their own, and each other's, complex responses to both the lockdown and the fight for racial justice during the long hot summer of 2020.
Who directed DEFUND?
DEFUND was directed by Araya Mengesha, Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah.
Who stars in DEFUND?
The principal cast of DEFUND includes Araya Mengesha, Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah.
When was DEFUND released and how long is it?
DEFUND was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for DEFUND?
The original motion picture soundtrack for DEFUND was composed by Denise De'ion.