Mama Bears
Usually when we say films are about transformation, we are speaking metaphorically, but "Mama Bears" is the story of women who have allowed nearly every aspect of their lives to be completely reshaped by love. Although they may have grown up as fundamentalist, evangelical Christians, mama bears are willing to risk losing friends, family, and faith communities to keep their children safe—even if it challenges their belief systems and rips their worlds apart.
Shot in a poetic, deeply intimate style, the film uses social media posts, home movies, photos, interviews, and cinema verité to explore the complex intersections of politics, religion, faith, and true, unconditional love.
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Credits
Director: | Daresha Kyi |
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Executive Producer: | Sally Jo Fifer, Lois Vossen, Patty Quillin, Scotch Ellis Loring, Chris Panizzon, Kathryn M. Moseley, Tiffany Boyle, Elsa Ramo, James Shani |
Producer: | Laura Tatham, Daresha Kyi |
Cinematographer: | Amy Bench |
Editor: | Hajer Salem, Kelly Creedon |
Music: | Gil Talmi |
Principal Cast: | Kimberly Shappley, Kai Shappley, Sara Cunningham, Parker Cunningham, Tammi Terrell Morris, Tenita Lewis Artry, Liz Dyer |
Additional Credits: | Co-Editor: Iliana Garcia |
Contact
Public Film Contact: | Daresha Kyi |
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Publicity Contact: | Adam Segal |