Rain (Nyesha) (1978)

Director Melvonna Ballenger’s Rain (Nyesha) shows how awareness can lead to a more fulfilling life. In the film, a female typist goes from apathetic to empowered through the help of a man giving out political fliers on the street. Using John Coltrane’s song “After the Rain,” Ballenger’s narration of the film meditates on rainy days and their impact. The rain in this short film doesn’t signify defeat, but offers renewal and “a chance to recollect, a cool out.”

Released

1978-01-01

Runtime

15 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Melvonna Ballenger

TMDB rating

6.2/10 from 4 votes