Set against the backdrop of the Reagan era, under the Californian sunshine, Sweet Santa Barbara
Brown is a compelling short film that skillfully weaves elements of celebrity, racial tension, and lifeor-death decisions.
Inspired by actual events, this narrative unfolds in the 80's when members of the Globetrotters
find themselves at the mercy of the Santa Barbara Police Department. The players were
wrongfully suspected of a jewelry store robbery earlier in the day, resulting in a harrowing
standoff.
Intriguing and thought-provoking, Sweet Santa Barbara Brown offers a fictionalized retelling of an
all-too-familiar American narrative – one that delves into the repercussions of law enforcement
mistakes that can have fatal consequences. This gripping short film explores the complexities of
justice, prejudice, and the high-stakes decisions that define a critical moment in history.
- Year2024
- Runtime13:21
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorEric Dyson
- ScreenwriterSoloman Hughes
- ProducerSoloman Hughes, Oliver Mack Calhoun, Tony Gapastione, Matthe Barnes
- Executive ProducerEric Casher, Prakash Janakiraman
- CastSoloman Hughes
- CinematographerDominic Bartolone
Set against the backdrop of the Reagan era, under the Californian sunshine, Sweet Santa Barbara
Brown is a compelling short film that skillfully weaves elements of celebrity, racial tension, and lifeor-death decisions.
Inspired by actual events, this narrative unfolds in the 80's when members of the Globetrotters
find themselves at the mercy of the Santa Barbara Police Department. The players were
wrongfully suspected of a jewelry store robbery earlier in the day, resulting in a harrowing
standoff.
Intriguing and thought-provoking, Sweet Santa Barbara Brown offers a fictionalized retelling of an
all-too-familiar American narrative – one that delves into the repercussions of law enforcement
mistakes that can have fatal consequences. This gripping short film explores the complexities of
justice, prejudice, and the high-stakes decisions that define a critical moment in history.
- Year2024
- Runtime13:21
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorEric Dyson
- ScreenwriterSoloman Hughes
- ProducerSoloman Hughes, Oliver Mack Calhoun, Tony Gapastione, Matthe Barnes
- Executive ProducerEric Casher, Prakash Janakiraman
- CastSoloman Hughes
- CinematographerDominic Bartolone