Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

Three Black Milwaukee residents confront & reconcile the unrequited love between them and their city.
The Heartland is a love letter exploring the relationship that Black kids have with the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The short documentary is part reflection and part reconciliation, exploring the barriers Black children face while growing up in Milwaukee.
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A real-world choice where the subject itself is the reason to press play, making curiosity and context part of the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.
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Light commitment · 24m
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