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Disruptions

Disruptions is a drama that reflects experiences families have faced in the foster care system in the DC metropolitan area. Created and produced by mental health clinicians knee deep in the foster care system for over 15 years. This story is an anthem to those families, who are often misunderstood, in the hopes of creating awareness to their needs that will better the foster care system and reduce the number of children in foster care. We hope viewers walk away feeling inspired and motivated towards positive, social and global change.

The Film

Cast & Creators

The Cast

Disruptions cast is from the DC metropolitan area and was filmed throughout Baltimore city.

MICHAL ROXIE JOHNSON

Raquel

SEAN

HOOD

Daniel, Raquel's boyfriend

JOELLE

DENISE

Angie, Raquel's best friend

XAVIER SAUNDERS

Eric, Raquel's son

PHOENIX AVERIYIRE

Candie, Raquel's daughter

TOJU ABOLARIN

Tony, Raquel's son

JOLAADE ABOLARIN

Ms. Ngaye, Social Worker

TONI

SHEPARD

Ms. Washington, Foster Mother

“I want more people to be aware of individuals triumphs and challenges in the foster care system. I value each and every soul that I encounter. I want them to feel heard, understood and have the resources necessary to live a quality life.”

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ANDREA

TREE

Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Cinematographer and Editor

Andrea is a writer, director, editor and art therapist who focuses her productions on social issues, community advancement and mental health.

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“The projects we work on provide an avenue for urban youth and families who have been impacted by foster care to find a community where they can feel at home comfortably. My hope is that the nation will be inspired to broaden its advocacy scope in a galvanizing way."

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XANTHIA

JOHNSON

Writer & Producer

Xanthia is a well acclaimed play and expressive therapies practitioner, clinical supervisor, presenter and educator in the District of Columbia.

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"I was interested in the story being told because it was a very poignant one that most of us would rather ignore."

MENHEFEN RASBERRY

Writer & Editor

Menhefen is a writer, director, editor and has produced numerous music videos, short films and the feature, CABIN The Story.

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“I chose to partake in this documentary to help create a visual representation about an important issue within our community. The foster care system in this area has its ups and downs. I want to shed the light on how it is doing and how to expose what needs improvement!”

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