Definitely gave me some “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” vibes. The writing was a little corny, but I wasn’t mad at it. That’s totally my lane. 😎🤓😎

The social statement of “Sixteen Thousand Dollars” was an interesting one, and something I see studies for often. Essentially, what would reparations for centuries of slavery look like for Black Americans? Would it come in the form of a paper check from the U.S. Treasury? Would it be a one-time payment, or recurring? How would either of those options really change the wealth gap and other systemic inequities that Black people still face across many sectors of American society? Also, who would be the sole arbiter of identifying “Blackness?” And if someone identified as more than one race, including “Black/African-American,” how might that be reconciled?

Dope concept! I applaud the director (Symone Baptiste), the actors, and whole team for executing such a broad and complex topic. I had a few open-mouthed cackles, but I think I’ve heard many of these jokes before, so the narrative wasn’t as fresh as I had hoped.

The directing and cinematography was a little chaotic, and the editing was a little too choppy, but I think after the first quarter of the film, I started to understand the overall aesthetic. The film was vibrant, and had some great moments! However, the conclusion was a little too “on-the-nose” for me. 😕😕

YO!!! I died (figuratively) when I saw Alice Wetterlund! Loved her on “Girl Code.” Can’t wait to see more from this director and the cast of actors!