Honey Bare

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Showings

Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.

April 12, 2026
5:05 pm – 6:58 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
April 13, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:43 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2026
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Run Time: 14 Minutes
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Film Type: Short
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Animated: No
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Genre: Drama, Heart
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Interests: Black Cinema
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Countr(ies): USA
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Language: English
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English Subtitles: No
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Captions: Closed
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Release Year: 2025

Film Overview

David has spent years performing as Honey the Bear, the beloved mascot of the DC Ironpaws, bringing his signature mix of local style, humor and heart. But on his final day in the suit, David struggles with the loss of identity that comes without Honey. Worse, he’s disheartened by the team’s new corporate rebranding, one that strips the character of his cultural authenticity in the name of more "broader" appeal. As David is pressured to make questionable choices in the name of the Bear, he must decide whether to quietly walk away or finally speak up and reclaim his voice beneath the fur.

Film Contact: Jasmine Johnson

Cast & Crew

Directed By

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Jasmine J. Johnson

Produced By

Doménica Castro, Constanza Castro, Mary Bonney, Andrew Post

Screenwriting

Jasmine J. Johnson

Cinematographers

Veronica Bouza

Editors

Tiffany Lin

Principal Cast

David Carzell, Daniel di Tomasso, Pauline Dyer, Darryl Keith