Dreaming Whilst Black
Overview
Kwabena, an ambitious filmmaker, finds himself stuck in a mundane recruitment position. When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue his passion finally arises, he faces a crucial decision: will he muster the courage to follow his dreams or remain in his comfortable yet unfulfilling job? As he navigates the challenges of the film industry and his own fears, Kwabena's journey explores the balance between ambition and security, highlighting the struggles of a young artist yearning for success in a world that often feels out of reach.
Episodes
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1
The Dream
Kwabena, a hopeful filmmaker stuck in a monotonous recruitment job, reunites with Amy, a former classmate from film school recently back from Nigeria...
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The Reality
In an effort to secure financing for his movie, Jamaica Road, Kwabena juggles his time between filmmaking and working as a food delivery driver. Meanw...
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3
The Friends
During a multicultural networking event, Kwabena and Amy encounter Timothy Eastly, a high-profile industry executive known for his successful producti...
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4
The Birth
As Funmi's delivery date draws near, Kwabena is urgently searching for a new home. However, his financial struggles combined with London's housing sh...
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5
The Pitch
With the arrival of baby Mayowa, Kwabena returns to his childhood home, where his mother, Grace, resides. Suddenly, he finds himself feeling like a t...
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6
The Premiere
Kwabena and Amy have successfully completed their movie. Now, Kwabena is determined to attract agents to the screening, aspiring to secure a represen...
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Black Sheep
Kwabena is on the hunt for his debut directing role, but all he encounters are projects that perpetuate negative stereotypes about Black individuals. ...
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2
Blackwash
Kwabena and the producers advocate for color-blind casting in Sin and Subterfuge, yet conflict arises as he grapples with the implications of featurin...
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3
Blackguard
On his inaugural day on set, Kwabena gets the chance to collaborate with his idol, the iconic actor Rudolph Williams. However, his determination to as...
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4
Black Love
Kwabena goes all out for a grand romantic date, hoping to rekindle his relationship with Vanessa. Will this be the moment they finally reconnect, or w...
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5
Black Swan
Pippa, the network executive, unexpectedly drops by the set of Sin and Subterfuge. A successful day could skyrocket his career, but if things take a t...
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6
All Black Everything
When the opportunity to secure Jamaica Road finally presents itself, Kwabena finds himself needing to ask Simon for a favor, though it comes with a co...
