Out of Many explores the pervasive social disparity in Kingston, Jamaica from the perspective of a teenage girl. Asha is the daughter of a politician and enjoys a life far removed from a harsh reality that many Jamaicans face. Her bubble of privilege pops when she sees the dead body of a street cleaner. Asha’s world view begins to unwind as she is thrusted into deep introspection.
Alexandra Gregory
Asha
Soraya Dabdoub
Kirsten
Abraham Gardner
Jacob
Out of Many explores the pervasive social disparity in Kingston, Jamaica from the perspective of a teenage girl. Asha is the daughter of a politician and enjoys a life far removed from a harsh reality that many Jamaicans face. Her bubble of privilege pops when she sees the dead body of a street cleaner. Asha’s world view begins to unwind as she is thrusted into deep introspection.
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