Do you see what i see?
In this taut, eight-minute psychological thriller directed by Barakat, reality blurs as a tense encounter unfolds betwe...
In this tense and claustrophobic drama directed by Justice Singleton, a chance encounter spirals into a nightmare of paranoia and prejudice. The film follows a successful Black architect, played by Elise Neal, who returns to her gentrifying childhood neighborhood to check on her aging mother. When she discovers a cockroach infestation in the building, her attempts to resolve the problem bring her into direct conflict with a volatile white super, portrayed by John Cameron Mitchell. What begins as a simple dispute over pest control quickly escalates into a harrowing power struggle, forcing both characters to confront their own deeply ingrained biases and fears. As the tension mounts within the confined space of the apartment building, Justice Singleton's tight direction crafts a suffocating atmosphere of dread that mirrors the real-world anxieties of displacement and racial mistrust. This gripping short film uses its simple premise to explore complex themes of class, gentrification, and the unseen infestations that can poison human relationships, leaving viewers on edge until the very last moment.