The Story
The desperate mother of a missing Black girl is questioned in her home by a white detective when it soon becomes clear that finding her daughter may not be his highest priority.
Upcoming Screenings
Excited to share the journey of 'Missing While Black' with you! Check out our upcoming screenings below for your chance to experience this captivating film. I can't wait to see you there!
South Cobb Regional Library
When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 @ 6pm ET
This free screening is a part of The African American Culture Appreciation Week program lineup.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
2026 Atlanta Film Festival
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ 5pm ET
Where: Tara Theater, Atlanta, GA
The film will be in competition for the Jury Prize at the 2026 Atlanta Film Festival.
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From the Director
This short film is an exploration of the effects of black fathers missing from African-American households in our urban neighborhoods. It also delves into the issue of over-policing and its impact on the psyches of black, urban youth.
This story is one that resonates deeply with me as one that could have been mine if my life had taken just a slightly different turn. The sheer circumstance of being born black, male and lower-class in America is such that it has the power to cast a foreboding shadow over one’s knowledge of self their entire life. That shadow seeps into the soul and infects his whole being. The assumption of guilt, the lack of opportunities and the denial of humanity add up to a cycle of despair that must be addressed first by calling it by its name.
My hope is that this film opens up a dialog about the state of our urban communities and what we can do to take up the challenge of bringing change together.
-Chris Anthony Hamilton
