Memphis

Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous family history, the story follows ten-year-old Joan as she escapes her father's violence with her mother and sister to her ancestral home in Memphis. This house, built by her grandfather—a victim of racial violence—holds painful memories. Confronting her past, including a traumatic encounter with her cousin, Joan channels her emotions into art, sketching the women around her. As she navigates her family's legacy and the weight of curses, she seeks not just survival but a vision for her future.