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When love is not enough: the daily struggle of a mother who is not allowed to be one.
Gia is pregnant, but her joyful anticipation is clouded by worries that her child could be taken away from her. Her first two children already live with foster families. There's not much chance of things being any different this time, as Gia is on drugs and can barely make ends meet. However, this young black woman is determined to fight for her children and against the system.
Meet the director
Savanah Leaf
Savannah Leaf is a former volleyball player who represented the United Kingdom at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She later switched to film and made several short films as well as music videos. Her documentary short film THE HEART STILL HUMS (2020) was named best documentary at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. Her music video for "This Land" by Gary Clark, Jr. was nominated for best music video at the 2020 Grammys. Her first feature film, EARTH MAMA, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2023.