“Bess” – Veronica Miles

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February 15, 2021

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*Winner * Phenomenal Woman Award – Cinema Femme Short Film Festival 2020 https://cinemafemme.com/2020/09/13/ve…

After finding a photo of her recently passed Grandmother standing on a street corner in New Orleans, a young woman decides to travel to the city to find that same corner. As she journeys through her grieving process, she discovers the healing powers of the city.

Based on a true story and shot on an iPhone 7 over Mardi Gras 2018. Written, Directed, Shot & Edited by Veronica Miles (veronicamiles.com) Starring Sarah Belle Miles & Kaitlynn Clement Learn more at veronicamiles.com/bess

Featuring “Phases” by Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah w/ Sarah Elizabeth Charles & Cliff Hines, from the album “Ruler Rebel” of The Centennial Trilogy (Stretch Music Publishing LLC)

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