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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
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When a young, African American woman loses her job and apartment in New York City, she is forced to return home to her family in the suburbs. While there, she keeps her true intentions hidden and observes how much their lives have changed without her.
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So nobody is going to talk about how Stella’s roommate was stealing her rent money
Nasya Carter I would’ve beat her fucking ass
Nasya Carter Right!!! I was like so she's just gonna get away with that bullshit
IKR! Homegirl would have had to get that money back by the end of the night. Nope, not playing these games.
Rae Springer 😂😂😂 but realistically what would you do in this situation?
I literally paused to comment! And then she has the audacity to insist that Stella beg her parents.
That party Millie and her brother went too looked like something out of GET OUT. Glad they left
A Marie exactly. There were frightening
A Marie Has
Omg I’m dead 😂
it's in.the suburbs. It's a different world. Only seen most times by most in movies.
And the roommate....like why is Stella the one that has to figure it out when her roommate was the one that fucked up? Like bruh, she used the money to pay for her hairstylist. I feel like an ass whooping would be appropriate
020ctmarie A foot to the neck would suffice...
I love this short and appreciate Stella’s point of view. I see a lot of myself in her. Moving far away to pursue a dream and things not working in your favor. Getting caught up in your new world, so you don’t speak with your family as much because you want to run away from the problems and pains they have caused you. Just like Stella, I’ve come to realize that your family is there no matter what. Sometimes we forget that. We can’t run from our family problems, and no matter how much pain they’ve caused us, consciously or not, they still love us.
Her coming home in a time of need and realizing what she needed (her family) was right infront her. Maybe learning her grandfather is sick was her realization not to take her family for granted. At the end she showed accountability when speaking with her mother. I don’t think the comments about not agreeing with Stella’s actions or disliking her are negative. They are simply the opinions of others. No her actions towards her family and the decisions she made were right. By people voicing that doesn’t mean they were taking the space for black women to mess up away. Apart of messing up is accountability. We can mess up but we still need to see the facts in how we are acting and affecting others. I look forward to seeing more of this and how Stella’s life will unfold. Especially whether she chooses to go back to NY or not.
Ashley Monique Styles sorry but who's gonna to read all of this not trying to be mean
WOW - All of these comments hating on Stella and her appearance. I'm sure you wouldn't want to be filmed as you navigate challenging aspects of your life professionally and emotionally. Also the shade at her hair -- would it be better if she was wearing overpriced bundles? Really great work to the cast and crew. Keep it up!
Berry Sg Right!!! I agree with all you said..
I think that on top of her shit personality, people just found the damage of her hair to be the icing on top; the hair itself was a contradiction to the persona that she had 💁🏽 It was just too much to bare lol
It's very social media!!!! If you didnt expect it dont look at the comments.
I am a little confused as to why she gets so upset when she finds stuff out last when she didn’t answer her family’s calls when she was away.
I was literally screaming this at the screen throughout the whole thing
I was thinking the same thing.
020ctmarie Thats what I kept sayin. 😂 Sis wasn’t answerin that damn phone.
i think it's classic deflection. her life is in shambles, she clearly has a complex relationship w her family and the news about the house and the chemo are just multiplying pre-existing issues.
How can she make her grandparents anniversary about herself? And she lied on top of that
Nanoubonbon I agree!
I cringed so hard at that part that I had to pause the video.
I hated that moment...#selfish
I was NOT surprised.
That was so good. It shows that sometimes you need to come back home.
My heart goes put to Stella, she is a young Black woman trying to figure out her life.
how gracious
How is she upset that they didn’t update her if she never answers the phone? And New York is what you make it she’s so negative 😕
ItsTheBullSix lol it's a show....point is that there are people like her that actually exists and you know them or might be them it's a reflection of real life
....Obviously its a show. I'm commenting on the character because yes it is a reflection of real life.
ItsTheBullSix she just got fired. she's having that "my life sucks" phase that most ppl go through in their 20s. give her a break.
lime light nope. Attitude is everything in any circumstance.
thats all im sayin she cant get mad cuz she didnt get news she didnt even answer the phone
The roommate...WTF
shygirlTJ186
The roommate is shit out of luck lolz
shygirlTJ186 i can not even comprehend what i would have done to her .... her theiving ass....
😂😂 right!!
I need a part two. Does she return back to New York? Will the grandfather pass away after chemotherapy doesn’t work? Will she stay at home and help her with her mom’s election? Will her and bae get together? Will she ever use edge control? So many questions!!!!!
Ebony Marcelin edge control😂😂🤣
Lmaooooooooo
....you are so bad! Leave her edges alone🤣🤣🤣
😂
I loved Stella with the World on Her Shoulders! I want more! I love how Stella is not this super polished perfect black female character. It makes her feel more real. I feel in Hollywood black characters are too perfect or a complete mess. I would definitely tune in!
Bizzy Bee Nursing Best comment & it shows reality. What I don't understand is why ppl don't understand this .. plus they are tripping on her for sleeping with the Boss when majority of these chicks commenting are sleeping around for free, taking care of the guy whom suppose to be their man, life is a mess and buying bundles of hair that totals up to rent & car note, oh! I forgot groceries too.... I loved this short film and I'm tired of ppl thinking we as Black women always have to be a certain way and prove something to the world. This show is life, there are a lot of Stella's out here... Yes, I'm half Black but I still know the struggles...
I died when you said bundles of hair that totals up to rent and car note, haha! I agree Black women are not monolithic. No one is all good and no one is all bad. That's why I like Stella. She's just trying to find her way. So she's bound to make some mistakes along he way. It's called being human.
Bizzy Bee Nursing soooo letting your roommate who happens to be white STEAL your rent money and not do anything is better? Fucking your boss on the thought that you, as the newest hire, would get promoted, is real? And you are black too in corporate America? Not being reachable then getting mad when you don't know what's happening in your family? Cursing at your father because he is tell the truth? Sorry but she seemed like an ungrateful attention seeking unrealistic spoiled little ass to me. Anyone like this, despite their race, is fucked up. Oh I guess I was supposed to feel like "oh she's so flawed, how unconventional and authentic". Not really.... #cringe
Because she is flawed is why the series is interesting. Her being unconventional adds another layer to the series. It evokes different emotions and thoughts. And believe or not there are Black women who do live this way. Struggling to run away from their past, having strained relationships with their family, putting up a fake facade to save face, doing whatever they "think" they have to do to make it in corporate America, and/or mimicking what they see other "successful" women/people are doing and realizing in the end the rules are vastly different for them. Although it's cringey it's also authentic. Sometimes life isn't pretty.
Because she is flawed is why the series is interesting. Her being unconventional adds another layer to the series. It evokes different emotions and thought. And believe or not there are Black women who do live this way. Struggling to run away from their past, having strained relationships with their family, putting up a fake facade to save face, doing whatever they "think" they have to do to make it in corporate America, and/or mimicking what they see other "successful" women/people are doing and realizing in the end the rules are vastly different for them. Although it's cringey it's also authentic. Sometimes life isn't pretty.
What I took from this is that Stella is young and has a WHOLE lot of life to live and learn from 🙂
Exactly!!!🤷♀️
Stella is silly as hell! She got a lot of nerves getting upset for not knowing what’s going with her family members when she ain’t even answering the damn phone!
NaTasha M. Kilgore I said the same thing
Preach!
This is a common thing. It's called high anxiety, 20s and needing to figure it out on the fly. We also saw someone hustling hard even willing to go beyond norms, getting robbed by an irresponsible and literally screwed by a boss...doesnt make what she did right, though.
I was so mad for the same reason
"THEY have this idea of me..."
SHE has this idea that they have an idea of her....
Millenials.
Middle class raised, decided to venture to NYC and found out it's a lot tougher than what she may've seen in movies or TV shows. I was so hurt for her dad. I like how Stella did get that talk from her dad.
" Like we didn't just see her working at KFC on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am weakkkkkkkkk!
Stella can chalk this up to lessons learned while having a good support system. This was well done
damn people are so harsh on Stella, can black women make mistakes and not be perfect all the time? ( even with our hair). of course I don't like a lot of the things stella did, but it seems like she can learn form her mistakes. I relate to her, not everyone is born "woke". We are still unlearning and learning how to navigate the world as a black women. not every black woman is gonna be the "Nubian queen". anyways i think it was a great short film specially cause she wasn't the "ideal" black woman.
Preach
Come thru sis
Yeah stella wasn't all that bad damn lol. I liked her she was pretty cute she just wanted to take over the world and got beat down.
50Shot Duwop 😃
She don't have to be born woke to have manners. I have love for old ppl that's still around to see generations. To have Miss Stella abruptly break up the anniversary was a no go for me. Respect your elders and appreciate that they are all around.
I think Stella's character depicts the realty of many black woman who grew up in suburbs similar to where her family lives - from her unkempt hair to her unlikeable personality and naivete about the black experience. I think she's beautiful and a great actress and all of the negative comments about how annoying she is... are actually the intention of the film. They didn't make her annoying without doing it purposely, so I don't think people complaining about her selfishness is them not letting black women make mistakes. She's annoying just like her roommate is a duhty teef and her boss is an asshole.
trueee at some point in the film i realised that unkempt hair was not a coincidence cause it was just so bad
I think you are wrong cuz not all black girls from the suburbs have unkept hair or bad personalities wat u just said was completely opinionated
Lulu A no I think they’re right. Honestly. Black girls from the realistic everyday white people subs looks exactly like that. I used to be that. The hair the clothes the friends. They never really prance around with sew ins and wigs all the time. This is the average. The wigs and sew ins with designer is rare. This is middle class which would I guess count ass black high class.
Very close. Not all. But yeah.
Thing is STELLAS Do Exist out there. They were raised on that same Cosby Show Different World untempered optimistic Kool-Aid a lot of suburban black youngsters were raised on. This shows them that there strength (& STELLA'S) come from community and family. It shows that a big fish in a small pond wins over a small fish in a big pond, sometimes. We need to play to our strengths.
You live and you learn. Sometimes you have to taste the world in order to learn from it. This was Stella's bootcamp for life.
formatmeplezz again Totally agree
Beautifully stated
She went into the grown up World with a Kool Aid grin
She is an example of what happens when you do not take heed and listen to your parents, she messed up a family event being selfish, then had the nerve to tell her pops that we in this storybook world of fairness, when we all know that it does not exist. Good way to show this in a short film so you can make the people think about it, Awesome film
Stella: I've been there. Now, I'm making up for lost times.
"birthday Dad.... How'd you get my number?
Fern Walters if my child said this, I'd never call her again.
Half the women discussing this woman's hair probably have negative edges and glued on barbie doll hair...#haters. Her hair looked fine to me.
I agree I think we focus too.much on that the message that tries to come across
Yes, Stella's hair does look bad and it is distracting, but that shouldn't be all these comments are about. It was a well-constructed film and showed the reality of many young adults who are just starting off in the middle of their own family and starting their own lives. I just feel like the comments are grazing over all the good in the film for the bad.
"Birthday Dad, how did you get my number?" Lol!😅😅😅😅
This girl is SO draining 🙄
Birthday Dad is hilarious
I hope Stella's maturity starts at the end.
James is a stud, too.
I'm trying to figure out how you don't get a receipt for your rent every month.
lol right
In spite if Stella's unnecessary temper tantrums, I really enjoyed this.
Even though Stella was annoying af, this was really good.
Chimiri88 I thought the exact same thing. Being raised by a Black momma....my momma would have set it all the way off if I tried that disrespect at the grandparents Anniversary dinner. She was self absorbed, but she got the reality she needed. Nobody has you like family. I hope they do a part 2.
I love how refreshing and relatable this is. The city life is truly the "dream life" but from experience even Ive learned that family and loved ones out weight NYC like nothing else. There's a peace and clam about the suburbs and being around love ones that is so hard to find in the city. We chase our "dreams" but give up happiness in the long run. I love the flow of this short film and hope there is a part 2.
*OMG I LOVED THIS SO MUCH BUT STELLA WAS ACTING UP THEY NEED TO DO PART 2 I WANT TO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT😗😗😗😗*
I liked it. Want to see more. Characters in stories don't need to be perfect, just interesting. Want to see Stella make more bad choices.
This was really good. 👌🏽
Incredible, so many layers to this that have so many lead offs to other stories. Nicely done.
I can't get passed the roommate at all. YOU spent OUR rent money therefore it's YOUR problem to make sure I'm not getting evicted
I love Millie’s dress!
Stella really out here trying to say that she's not included when she ignored all of her family's attempts at talking to her.
Great short film and a beautiful depiction of a loving, caring, strong, black family...I loved the fact that their family has a very diverse group of friends!!...And I feel like it was hard for them to keep secrets...And lie to one another so I was extremely glad about that...That I could tell they had great communication between all of them...And the fact that their oldest daughter understood clearly...The position her family was in especially when it applied to money!!!!...And that if they had any extra money it would have been her's cuz they would have helped her...They #truly would but because of her bad timing...With her situation and the fact that their dealing...With her grandfathers chemo therapy/medication!!...That they're unable to at this time...I don't feel she was being unappreciative...She #understood her Mom & Dad weren't in #any position to help her right now!!...Such a beautiful short film and if I had to give...This short film an ending...I would say she ends up staying home for a while...Calling the deadbeat roommates & letting them know...And her boss know she appreciated the job opportunity...But unfortunately she will have to refuse the invitation to come back...Right now in this moment in time I feel...She would be of better service at home helping her family...But thank you again for this wonderful opportunity you've given me to grow...And find myself but I have to say no at this time...She ends up finding a better job close to home...Her family decides not to sell the house!!...And she's able to spend more quality time with her grandfather!!...And the rest of her family and she ends up rekindling her relationship with that handsome young man😍😊
Stella wouldn't have the weight of the world on her shoulders if she'd make better decisions.
what decisions did she make that messed her up? her room mate was stealing her money and not paying the rent. so that wasn't her fault. she was fired at work bcz she was the last one hired. so that wasn't her fault either. what decisions did she make that she should not have made?
Uh, kick out the roommate, don't sleep with your boss, ANSWER THE PHONE WHEN YOUR PARENTS CALL ... there's some personal responsibility here that she's lacking.
therealsnuffy she was still the last hired so fiat fired. Y’all think black women can control everything 😂😂😂
Im late but this story was good. Some of the comments were stupid but this is a realistic and relatable piece of work!
Wheew honey! That 1 take scene at 16:15. Props to the Blocking, Timing and the Camera Man. The frame at the call!!!! Amazing!!!!
I want more!! I want to know if everything works out!
I really bought into Stella's life. The up's and down's. I wish it was a series.
I really dislike Stella. She's acting like those teens on Disney channel.
Kelsie Lewis u ugly af
Really why?
Yh always running off
@@yellowleaf4182 lol so low to no class.
Besides the very negative and shallow comments... I thought the short film was awesome ! Look forward to the next episode!
EvolvingWisdom Agreed
Yes same
I agree! It was awesome!
Indeed, people are silly. We can be our worst enemies sometimes. Usually come from petty, bitter females smh.
Right. This was great! I didn't want it to end.
What type of black folks y'all know😂😂😂.... either you know a Stella, worked with Stella, or stood in line next to one. This breaks away from the typical black woman stereotype. Super wealthy and in control or a crackhead. We are so use to white folks being our voice that when we see something different we are confused. There are a 1000's if not millions of versions of black womaness. Black women have flaws!!!! and if you have such a negative reaction to the character maybe there's a little Stella in you🤷🏽♀️.
KCK ROX you better come through and read for FILTH, sis!
I’m late, but I LOVED this comment. Lol
Amen sis
Loved it! I was drawn in to the main character and felt her concerns for not knowing what her next move was going to be. Managing those ups and downs can be a little tricky...Great demonstration of navigating life’s challenges and adjusting. 👏🏽
Don't go back Stella. Please don't.
There is so much life lessons in this movie, especially to young black women climbing the corporate ladder.
1. Ensure that family takes priority, keep in touch and visit as much as possible. Don't take family for granted.
2. Don't let society stereotype you and define your future.
3. Don't be too trusting and neglectful.
What a great story. I felt like it captured a real story about a person who just happens to be black and a woman. Her flaws are honest and real. Also it was also filmed so well, all of the perspectives and angles grabbed my attention. Can't wait to view more short films. Cheers!
I like this film and the characters imperfections, there's beauty in them. Its so organic and refreshing to see a black woman not have it "all together", with her edges and hair laid, or curls "poppin". Reminds me of myself and my struggles. Yes I have made (and still make) bad decisions, my hair is nappy asf, and my attire isn't always the best but; hey, I'm human and still loved. Great film!
DaShanee' Miles It was refreshing to see a different black character. Like someone else stated black women either are portrayed as super wealthy and in control or crackheads. I think her hair is a reflection of what is going with her financialy and emotionaly. I really liked the film and would like to see more. I'm so tired if seeing divas and hoodboogers it was so good to see something different.
@@t.l.349 ....so true!!! And know I've gotta start using "hoodboogers"🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wow! This was super dope. I liked that all the characters felt so natural and real. I really enjoyed it from beginning to end.
Great short! Very relatable to many young women I know. I love all the characters and the plot. People keep asking for relatable and realistic content and I think this delivered. Ignore the hate... OAN we need MORE shorts ASAP. If y'all need more material, lemme know sis.
This was a very well scripted and put together short film.. idk why there are so many negative comments.. but to each their own ..
Awesome short, very complex like the black experience
Girlllll Stella kinda annoying, I mean I get it when life is kicking your butt and you're angry, but dang! And how you feel not apart of the family when they're reaching out to you and you don't answer the phone. Come on now, Stella. I hope her eyes get opened along the way. I'm glad James is there to balance things out and bring some perspective.
Loved this. Hope to see more of Stella's story.
Birthday Dad! Great episode.
Idk why everyone is so hard on Stella. Everyone is at different stages of growth and bc of our society the game is always gonna be unlearn and relearn
The fact that this happens to be a reality check. I enjoyed this short film and the meaning that I got from it is to appreciate what is in front of you. Take those leaps in doing things, but remember that good and bad things will come in life.
This may be the start of something, but it needs some refining.
There's a germ of an idea here, but it definitely has "student film" written all over it: insecure camera work; (mostly) tin-eared dialogue; and a lack of characterisation, even for a short. There IS something here, but the lack of experience shows.
Keep at it: listen to how people talk to get better at dialogue; don't force characters into unnatural plot points (the ending phone was a deus ex machina, but why would Stella decline tbe offer? And what's with the hatred of NY?); and be more secure with the camera - just brcause you CAN get coverage from every angle doesn't mean you SHOULD.
Best of luck with the next one.
@Kay Ann 🤔 I *would* ask what errors you imagined you saw in my comment (which is still unedited), but the fact that *you* wrote out "type-os" in response to a comment from two years ago proves you aren't the brightest 💡.
Off with you now. You've embarrassed yourself enough.
This was great!
Why is she so upset about all this news when she was ignoring her family calls? And why is she trying to get money from them when her roommate was the one stealing? I’d easily sue her! Stella, you look a mess & act a mess! Like girl fix your hair & your attitude boo!
I love her mom 😂😂 black mom are all alike
👍👍👍👍more strong Stella good job at them
I would sooo take these "struggles" over growing up in the hood without a dad 😂💖
Fantastically nuanced life.
Thank you.
This is such a typical NYC story... I love it!
Nana’s little bun is so cute. Agh goals ❤️
Some people take things left field on these comments, SMH
LaKisha Harris Right!! Just shows their tried shallow inner racist, prejudice, sexist, hateful and soooo no understandable mindset... Yes one's own ethnicity can be prejudice towards their own. I so understood this short film and like it...
Michelle Gomez I know. They take it to heart. I just a film that happen in real life. Sometimes, I dislike comment boxes.
Don't put the blame on Stella. She needs to learn and she is doing it. Period.
Stella is just spoiled rotten. That's the only thing wrong with her. She received alot of love and encouragement growing up. She comes from a wonderful home with doting parents. She has a network of family and friends that love her unconditionally and are constantly rooting for her. She is so used to it that she is totally unaware of how blessed she is. Reminds me of my daughter.
The roommate should have had a whooped a🤬🤬! Three months? Stella should have been on top of that rent situation herself. What happens when you start depending on people to look out for you. No one will love you but you.
YASSS I need more of this!!
Let’s get out of the sunken place.
umichgal1 yesss
I hope she called him back and quit that job for good
I can't keep secrets lol
Can someone do me a favor, & ask Issa if she could make an appearance on her own UA-cam channel? I’d really appreciate it..
Fulfilled Rouge wow you ppl really blow me, she's opened HER platform for other black artists and writers to showcase their films so they may have an opportunity to build an audience and showcase their talent 😒
Princess Tatty, Calm down mama. why are you smashin on me like that? I simply want to see Issa’s Sexy self every now & then. Is it so much to ask that she show up on her own channel a little more often?
The channel is for ither artist. If you want to see issa you got to hbo
Dale Winston, really Bruh? Really? 🤦🏾♂️....fuk it dawg. I give up
I want James to get a fresh chop
Demetria Jones YESSSSSS!!
I want Stella to grow an afro ,eyebrows and build some body fat on them skinny bones.
@@sarahbrinkley7977 .....🤷♀️🤣🤣🤣
This should be a sitcom. This was GREAT!!!
Interesting dynamic of parents putting on heirs in their neighborhood but downing Stella for acclimating in New York...
She seems very ungrateful!
Vina14eva she's annoying and immature af
I thought I was the only one feeling like that. Like she's mad she doesn't know things but you don't take their calls?? How does she expect to know.
Vina14eva š
Wonderful short film with very believable characters👏👏
It seems like the job was being treated like a doormat. Great short film...#existnnature
Great film. It really reflects how people actually are in their youthful ambitions.
My gosh, Stella is me in so many ways
Really enjoyed this short film! So relatable! I hope Stella decides to stay.
Stella reminds me of Cassie from Lincoln Heights.
Did he call her "KIDDO"?..😳😡
MissRedd EXACTLY
my cousin calls me kiddo!!lmao I am a business owner of 20 years!!!lol
MissRedd right 😐😐😐😐 the cringe was real
Right
"oh mom I'm actually not that hungry.." "oh im not gonna hear that. Sit down" "..ok.."
I think this film shows how you are persuaded and encouraged by everyone to do what they want you to do, or settle because you won't never get what you want out of life, everything in life has comes at an opportunity cost, I think this was a teachable moment questions hwr to put emphasis on her values. Not getting a head is the reason why black ppl need to start there own business.create your own opportunities.
the conversation between dad and daughter is uncomfortably real
Glad I watched it before reading the negative comments- I guess it’s only a few of us that ever had a “quarter life crisis” and felt like the weight of the world is on your shoulders....
Great writing Sidney!
This looks good...