FILM SUMMARY

Holla At Me follows photography subject Darius Hancock's reflective journey from his home in turbulent Capitol Heights, MD to Washington, DC's historic and rapidly gentrifying U St. corridor. There, a three story photo of the tattoo-laden Hancock in full doctoral robes hangs prominently above the busy intersection - inspiring conversation about the way young black men are viewed by the world and themselves.

A part of The 5x5 Project, A.M. Weavers "Ceremonies of Dark Men" featured large-scale photographs complemented by poetic excerpts and placed in key areas around the city. HOLLA AT ME brought this exhibit to life through a collaboration with the photographer, subject, and poet Kenneth Carroll - resulting in a moving film screened during 5x5 and later at the DC Shorts Film Festival.