Sid Powell's HAVE MERCY, To Be Featured During Morehouse College's Human Rights Film Festival

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Dramatic Short Film Explores The Impact of Street Violence On Mothers

(ATLANTA, GA) Have Mercy, a short film written and directed by Sid Powell is an official selection of the 5th annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival. 

Have Mercy is about 2 mothers who are left to pick up the pieces after their son's worlds collide. Hand-picked by Powell because of their ability to execute raw and robust emotions instantaneously, the film stars Beliria Sims and Cherrie McRae, who have both become known for giving strong performances. 

Through the film Powell poses a number of questions to mothers. What if it was your son that was taken from you with no hope of return? What if your son was seen as the perpetrator of destruction? What could you have done differently to keep your son from being fodder for the streets? How do you rectify the loss, the taking of another's life?

“Have Mercy is a 'necessary' film, a 'relevant' film. It addresses the current climate and is a true representation of the lives of too many Black mothers and sons.” ~ Sid Powell

The film will be screened on September 20th at 2pm 
at Morehouse College's Bank Of America Auditorium

For more information about the festival go to

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More About The Film

Have Mercy is part of a Sidpo Productions' trilogy of works completed with filmmakers Primo of Shimoda Films with support from Producer/Director Anthony R. Page of Blue Bistro Creative. 

In addition to completing Have Mercy, the group completed What Had Happened Was, starring Roderick Minger and Danielle LeRoach and A Kind of Piece starring Jackie Goldston.

The series also included a companion documentary film, where Powell chronicled her journey in completing these short subject films. The collection of works premiered on December 7, 2022 at the Landmark Midtown Art Cinema in Atlanta, GA.


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