THE REVEREND
Directed by: Nick Canfield | 86 min | 2022 | United States
After coming to New York in the '90s to enter the seminary, Reverend Vince Anderson dropped out to pursue his second calling—music. With his band, The Love Choir, he has played a now-legendary weekly show for over twenty years. Reconnecting with his faith and using his intense, soulful music, he began to preach a type of spirituality that meets people where they are, is open to all, and moves everyone that sees him play.
Reverend Vince is also deeply involved in social activism, working with other progressive faith leaders to build inclusive communities. Filmed over several years and featuring Questlove and members of TV On The Radio, The Reverend is a rocking concert film and an intimate portrait of Reverend Vince's inspiring personal and spiritual life.
PRECEDED BY THE SHORT FILM: Shine
Directed by: AJ Wilhelm | 11 min | 2021 | United States
Official selection of Palm Springs International ShortFest 2021, Junior is the story of the talented teenager, Jérôme “Junior” Simeon. Junior was recruited by top Haitian roots music group Racine Mapou de Azor and spent 20 years touring the world. When the lead singer of his band dies unexpectedly, Junior’s high-profile career comes to a shocking halt and he suddenly faces an uncertain future for himself and his legacy.