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Dreams in Nightmares

Dreams in Nightmares

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Dreams in Nightmares

"Find your family."

2026

2h 8m

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Drama

Overview

After an abrupt layoff, Z embarks on a trip across the Midwestern United States in search of a friend who has seemingly disappeared off the grid. Traveling with her two closest friends, these three queer black femmes find their priorities tested as shapeshifting threats in each city expose (inter)personal and ideological fractures.

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Spark Features

Tango Entertainment

Paradise City

120E Films

Each Other Films

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Denée Benton

Denée Benton

Z

Mars Storm Rucker

Mars Storm Rucker

Kel

Dezi Bing

Lauren

Sasha Compère

Sasha Compère

Tasha

Charlie Barnett

Charlie Barnett

Reece

Molly Bernard

Molly Bernard

Jamie

Alfie Fuller

Alfie Fuller

Trish

Jasmin Savoy Brown

Jasmin Savoy Brown

Sabrina

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

Bernice

Robert Wisdom

Robert Wisdom

Virgil

Creative team

Directed by: Shatara Michelle Ford
Written by: Shatara Michelle Ford
Produced by: Robina Riccitiello
Josh Peters

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