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wHOLNESS 

A 24 minute documentary that tells the story of New Haven based Jamaican hairstylist Karaine Smith-Holness and her career in caring for Black women and their hair. 

Writer-Director  Olivia Charis 

Cinematographer  Olivia Charis 

Producer  Olivia Charis 

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RECREATION

Two brothers with different sensibilities go from an afternoon at the laundromat to a surreal world reminiscent of their childhood.

Writer-Directors  Olivia Charis & Elishevlyne Eliason 

Starring  Mark Ayiah & Eli Osei

Cinematographer  Elishevlyne Eliason 

Producers  Olivia Charis, Elishevlyne Eliason & Edwin Zishiri

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INTENTIONS

A violinist and her fervent determination to perfect her art, even at its most mundane.  

Writer-Director  Olivia Charis 

Starring  Keeley Brooks

Cinematographer  Olivia Charis 

Producer  Olivia Charis 

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