Wannabe

A film by Matthew Manson

DIRECTED BY

Matthew Manson

WRITTEN BY

Matthew Manson

PRODUCED BY

Tobias Louie, John Ramos

CAST

David Bloom, Gabe Humphrey, Donis Leonard Jr.

SYNOPSIS

In 1991 – during a time of enormous racial strife – Daniel, a neurotic Jewish boy and Emefa, a brash Caribbean girl, become the unlikeliest of friends. When Daniel tries to take their relationship to the next level, Emefa is forced to choose between what’s right for her, and what her community demands.

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