Now In Production
In a fractured America, a biracial woman journeys between her White conservative roots and her Black ancestral past, confronting the cost of identity in a nation built on division.
THE UNROOTED BLOOM
A Feature Film That Explores Belonging In A Divided World
THE UNROOTED BLOOM (World Premiere: Mill Valley Film Festival) is a feature documentary co-directed by poet, activist and emerging filmmaker Amber Allen-Peirson and Cassidy Friedman (Circles, Voices Beyond the Wall) that delves into the complexities of biracial identity, personal history, and the search for belonging in a divided world.
Amber Allen-Peirson at the Ghanaian seashore
Using archival footage from her past and present day verite scenes of her life as an educator, activist and seeker, Amber invites viewers to join her journey of navigating life as both Black and White, offering a powerful exploration of the challenges, triumphs, and nuances of living between identities.
In partnership with our impact producer, Brian Walker, we are launching a campaign of participatory workshops and speaking engagements inspired by Amber’s example—inviting people to move beyond the limiting “box-checking” labels we use to define ourselves and others. Through authentic self-exploration, we encourage participants to ask who they truly are, cultivate curiosity and openness toward others, and discover more meaningful pathways to belonging.
We are currently seeking donations to help bring THE UNROOTED BLOOM to communities across the country. Learn more at theunrootedbloom.com.
Thank you for your support!
A Co-Production of Burn A Light Productions and Stories Matter Media. Produced by Apo Bazidi (Resistance Is Life, How Far Is Home), Executive Produced by Amanda Stephens (Joyful Heart Foundation).
Cassidy Friedman films Amber “Clarity” Allen-Peirson for the forthcoming documentary, THE UNROOTED BLOOM
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““This is supposed to be a melting pot, but no one’s learning from the other’s mistake. And that’s where the tragedy comes.””
