Roses – Block 7 Saturday, April 25th, 3:50 – 6:00 PM

• DIRECTOR: Alex Lerma
• PRODUCER: Paul Hastings, Victor Moreno
• LEAD PERFORMERS: Greg Alan Williamm, Rachel Hendrix
• TEAM/STUDIO: Imagivation and Light Studios
• RT: 15 min
• TYPE OF FILM: Short Narrative
• TRAILER URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSsMabJICHE
• WEBSITE: rosesmovie.com
• SYNOPSIS: A young woman, Jessica, has recently been blinded through a tragic stroke and she struggles to deal with the emotions and shock that come from such a traumatic event. Through what seems like a chance encounter at a bus stop, Jessica meets Kevin, an African American gentleman from a previous generation who carries a shocking and unexpected secret of his own. Together they face difficult questions and forgotten memories, and ultimately, Kevin must face the shadows of his past so that Jessica may embrace her future. “Roses” deals with the timeless truths of forgiveness, redemption, and faith while challenging the every viewer to dare to live beautifully.