One Small Step (2017)

One Small Step (2017)

„One Small Step“ is a 2017 drama short film directed by Aqsa Altaf and written by Travis Rush.

Dasani is a motivated 9-year-old student with dreams of becoming an astronaut. After finding out that her class is going on a field trip to the Science Museum to see the Endeavour Space Shuttle, Dasani starts counting down the days. This is the same shuttle that Dasani’s hero, Mae C. Jemison, the first African American astronaut to travel in space, was on. At home, Dasani juggles the responsibilities of being the oldest child in the family.
After Dasani’s father was unjustifiably killed by a white police officer, her mother Chanel took on all financial responsibility as well as became an activist to stand up against what happened to her husband, forcing Dasani to become the second adult in the house. From making sure her little sister gets to school to her little brother is fed, Dasani takes her mother’s place. After Chanel doesn’t return from a rally one day, Dasani is forced to choose between going on her field trip or being with her siblings.

Cast:

• Charlie Reddix – Dasani
• Destiny Toliver – Avianna
• Avanna King – Chanel
• Angela Iranna Perkins – Analise
• Paul Wong – Mr. Brian
• Simon Smith
• Seven Destin
• White Leontine – Lunch Lady
• Lourdes Rodriguez – Lunch Lady
• Bella Blanding – Avianna Body Double
• Johnny Paddio – Deceased Father
• Adam Amiri
• Ariel Hill
• Ella Webb
• Jesus De Arcos
• Lilia Ibrahim
• Maliyah Green
• Miles Eaton
• Sarah Themar
• Talia Shelton
• Albert Park
• Casey Miller
• Casey Miller
• Isabella Stewart
• Cooper Harman
• Jillian Jean Oleary West
• Mason Moghimi
• River Jordan West
• Talia Ibrahim
• Jasmine Bonsignore