Down the Rabbit Hole
Written & Directed by: Adia Ivey
Starring: Dionne Addia, Deja A. Ross, and Brooke Hebert
Produced by: Angellic Ross & David A. Holcombe
Sound Mixing by: Heather Mingo, David A. Holcombe, & Adia Ivey
Poem by: Marshanah Taylor
Synopsis:
To be the definition of perfection can drive anyone mad, but with the impossible expectations Rachel is expected to achieve - and her best friend pushing her even further - she struggles to maintain her sanity. Down the Rabbit Hole reveals the mental distortion caused by colorism.
"Down the Rabbit Hole" is a short thriller that explores race, beauty, and perfectionism through the relationship of two friends.
To be the definition of perfection can drive anyone mad, but with the impossible expectations Rachel is expected to achieve - and her best friend pushing her even further - she struggles to maintain her sanity. Down the Rabbit Hole reveals the mental distortion caused by colorism.
The film was written and directed by Adia Ivey. It was shot in one continuous take and selected as a Best Film Nominee for Single Take Film Challenge. The film was also official selections for the (In)Justice International Film Festival in Chicago and One Take Film Festival in Croatia.
