Black Strings (2023)

Synopsis

The Black String Triage Ensemble, an all-African American string orchestra in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, performs on the scene in the immediate aftermath of incidents of gun violence, altering the notion of “first responders.” In a city with such a troubled relationship with violence, can this ensemble transform the traumatized public space into a place of recovery, healing and hope.

Release Date: 2023-07-17

Runtime: 12 minutes

Director: Marquise Mays