An assistant professor of film and media studies at Smith, Anaiis Cisco makes movies that highlight the experiences of Black characters as they grapple with violence, trauma, and heightened emotions. Her most recent project, Drip Like Coffee, a feature-length version of the short film she made for her thesis at San Francisco State University, tells the story of a budding romance between two female baristas in Brooklyn, New York. Cisco’s movie debuted at the American Black Film Festival in June and remains on the festival circuit. “The film explores Black womanhood, desire, love, intimacy, and relationships,” according to GLAAD.
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