Golden Globes
“Following the CAMERAderie projects at festivals is a must, although the festival circuit as we all know has been very different this year compared to most,” says Hylmö. “We were a whole team who went to New York to support writer-director Aisha Ford and producer Jane Hare of Cherry Lemonade at Tribeca. It felt great to do so and to congratulate the team.”
"There is a perspective and life here you want more of, and this short leaves you wanting to demand more content. Cherry Lemonade reminds you that the film industry, television as well, has long seemed averse to bringing the stories of Black girls beyond children’s television. But in this short, you’re reminded of the potential, and hopefully, as representation goes beyond quotas, we’ll start seeing girls like Phoenix get to shine and give audiences what has been criminally absent."
"Eris Baker excels in delivering an honest and thoughtful performance as she takes the viewer on a journey of self-realization. Skylan Brooks’ commitment to his character, ‘Kurt’, is admirable and serves as a humbling example of what it means to be an older brother. Inspired by Ford’s personal childhood experiences, Cherry Lemonade serves as a cautionary tale that intends to teach tough life lessons about the unknown dangers that lurk beyond our immediate realities, and the awareness and strength required to hold one’s own. While the film primarily focuses on a young girl learning how to protect herself, the message transcends across all age groups."
Nerd Daily
"Cherry Lemonade hits all the right emotional beats, with strong character development that allows the film to pack a powerful and memorable story into just eleven minutes."
The Black Eskimo Podcast (Aisha Ford) Ep #196
Following in the footsteps of trailblazers like Kasi Lemmons and Gina Prince-Bythewood, Aisha Ford is the next generation of female African-American filmmakers. Her short film, Cherry Lemonade, recently screened at the 2021 staging of the Tribeca Film Festival.
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A beautiful coming of age story, the film focuses on a young girl who finds her own way to take charge in her simple goal: getting enough money to go and get a frozen drink on a hot day. An easy premise, but one delivered so well by the cast and crew, making it a must see for the festival.
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