December 13 to 17, 2024

WASHED UP (HLX)

By Tyus Mcsween

Washed up is a story of a young black man from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In this story, a former hockey player, who had potential of fulfilling his dreams as an NHL athlete, dealt with failure and disappointment in the sport he loved, along with complicated family issues constantly being brought to his attention. Finding him tackling a situation of identity, where who he wants to be is conflicted with the reality of who he is. Tyus, along with his family and friends, each explain their personal points of view of his life's ups and downs from an aspiring athlete to years of incarceration. Will his decisions lead him to a successful happy life? Or will failure push him to remain a victim of his own mind?

Additional Information

Title

WASHED UP (HLX)

Director

Tyus Mcsween

Country

Canada

Year

2021

Category

Being Black in Canada

Duration

12

Language

English

Actors

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