U.S. Premiere
Showings
Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.
April 13, 2026
2:20 pm – 4:00 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Playhouse Square Allen Theatre
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 17 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Genre: Drama
Interests: Black Cinema
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
Captions: Closed
Release Year: 2026
Film Overview
During a recording session, Ella Fitzgerald powers through a famous love song as she recalls her darkest hour.
Film Email: Niktaylorroberts@gmail.com
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Nikki Taylor Roberts
Produced By
Cate Blanchett, Coco Francini, Dr Stacy Smith, Jill Scott, Adam Blackstone
Screenwriting
Nikki Taylor Roberts, Anthea Piscarik
Cinematographers
Santiago Gonzalez
Principal Cast
Jill Scott, Destinee Rea Mcginnis, Jon Chaffin, Tom Martin