WHERE THERE’S SMOKE

DIRECTOR | CINEMATOGRAPHER | EDITOR

Documentary | 2022

11 mins 11 secs

Kina Green-Phillips, a lifelong resident of the tri-city area in the Florida Glades known as “The Muck,” talks about sugarcane burning season and the harmful effects of the outdated practice on her life & community.

Created during the inaugural 2022 SFA Film Residency.

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Directed by: NEEN.
Cinematography by: NEEN.
Starring: Kina Green-Phillips, Kil’Marie Phillips, & Iyunni Phillips

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