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Synopsis

As a couple gets set for a nice quiet evening at home, their plans are interrupted by an unexpected guest. The head of the medical group responsible for the death of their son invites himself in for a chat. Through the course of their conversation, the couple discovers their son’s death wasn’t exactly an accident.

Review

4/5
A gripping thriller about justice, racism and corruption.
Written and directed by Jeffrey Woodson, ‘Sip’ is a short thriller film that centers around the sudden death of an African-American man with sickle cell disease (SCD). Starring Matthew Souders as TJ, the film delves into the aftermath of his unexpected passing. His activist parents, Thomas (Stetson Meyer) and Lisa (Jeni Voss), who have fought for justice over the fatality, are startled when Mr. Griffith (Christopher Martin) – head of the hospital responsible for TJ’s care – shows up unannounced with a menacing agenda. The enthralling narrative explores grief, disability, conspiracy and racism.

Technically, the thriller is well crafted with impeccable cinematography, lighting and production design. Sound and music are equally commendable. The cast performances are well delivered – most notably from Stetson Meyer (Thomas) – a fine actor worth keeping an eye on. In spite of the beforementioned qualities, the narrative at times can be a little puzzling to follow or understand – viewers may need a double watch to fathom the conspiracy aspects.

Sip Short Film
Jeffrey Woodson deserves some acclaim for raising a salient topic – corrupt medical science within the African-American community. Josh Herum’s cinematography is masterfully done, which is certain to keep viewers engaged throughout. The characterization of Mr. Griffith is frustratingly unlikable – expect uncomfortable viewing. A moment of comical relief is surprisingly injected into the narrative, which will uplift the audience during a scene of lengthy dialogue. ‘Sip’ is a worthy watch – just pay close attention.

Cast/Crew

Director(s): Jeffrey Carl Woodson
Writer(s): Jeffrey Carl Woodson
Cast: Christopher Martin, Jeffrey Carl Woodson, Jeni Voss, Matthew Souders, Roger Novy, Stetson Meyer
Producer(s): Jeffrey Carl Woodson, Josh Herum
Director of Photography: Josh Herum
Animation (if applicable):

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Language: English
Year: 2022
Runtime: 18 min

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Cast/Crew

Director(s): Jeffrey Carl Woodson
Writer(s): Jeffrey Carl Woodson
Cast: Christopher Martin, Jeffrey Carl Woodson, Jeni Voss, Matthew Souders, Roger Novy, Stetson Meyer
Producer(s): Jeffrey Carl Woodson, Josh Herum
Director of Photography: Josh Herum
Animation (if applicable):

Specifcations

Genre:
Subjects: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Collections: ,
Country:
Language: English
Year: 2022
Runtime: 18 min

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Sip

Synopsis

As a couple gets set for a nice quiet evening at home, their plans are interrupted by an unexpected guest. The head of the medical group responsible for the death of their son invites himself in for a chat. Through the course of their conversation, the couple discovers their son’s death wasn’t exactly an accident.

Review

A gripping thriller about justice, racism and corruption.

4/5
Written and directed by Jeffrey Woodson, ‘Sip’ is a short thriller film that centers around the sudden death of an African-American man with sickle cell disease (SCD). Starring Matthew Souders as TJ, the film delves into the aftermath of his unexpected passing. His activist parents, Thomas (Stetson Meyer) and Lisa (Jeni Voss), who have fought for justice over the fatality, are startled when Mr. Griffith (Christopher Martin) – head of the hospital responsible for TJ’s care – shows up unannounced with a menacing agenda. The enthralling narrative explores grief, disability, conspiracy and racism.

Technically, the thriller is well crafted with impeccable cinematography, lighting and production design. Sound and music are equally commendable. The cast performances are well delivered – most notably from Stetson Meyer (Thomas) – a fine actor worth keeping an eye on. In spite of the beforementioned qualities, the narrative at times can be a little puzzling to follow or understand – viewers may need a double watch to fathom the conspiracy aspects.

Sip Short Film
Jeffrey Woodson deserves some acclaim for raising a salient topic – corrupt medical science within the African-American community. Josh Herum’s cinematography is masterfully done, which is certain to keep viewers engaged throughout. The characterization of Mr. Griffith is frustratingly unlikable – expect uncomfortable viewing. A moment of comical relief is surprisingly injected into the narrative, which will uplift the audience during a scene of lengthy dialogue. ‘Sip’ is a worthy watch – just pay close attention.

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