Prepare for an eye-opening journey into the heart of identity and division. 'Tethers' is a groundbreaking interview-style documentary that delves deep into the complex tapestry of cultural differences, racial tension, and the ethnocentric divide between Africans, African Americans, and Foundation Black Americans.
Direction
Blackett's invisible hand lets silence do the screaming.
Production
Intimate framing makes it feel like you're eavesdropping.
Director
Drayon Blackett
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Blackett filmed during peak 2020 racial reckoning, capturing a specific historical moment of intra-community questioning.
The title refers to both connection and restraint—the bonds that link and the chains that limit.
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