Logline:

An experimental short documentary short that uses live action and animation to tell the story of how two friends transcend time, space, and even death to find hope and resilience through their struggles with mental illness.

Synopsis:

Smile4Kime is a documentary that explores the friendship between two women: Kime–a vibrant, unapologetic Black woman who lived with mental illness, and Elena–an Afro Puerto Rican woman and devoted friend coping with grief in the wake of Kime’s death. This story begins as a conversation between Kime and Elena unfolding across time and space. They ask each other about who they are, what they need, and what their future holds. As Kime’s mental health begins to spiral, the film urgently weaves together the past, present, and future in search of answers.