Feature Film, Television Series & Publishing

Forever Tree

A young antiquarian and her best friend join forces with Madam C. J. Walker’s personal physician to uncover a mystery connecting hidden history, family legacy, and the unexplained.

Format
Feature film / Dramatic television series
Stage
In development
Origin
Expanded from the 2017 short film, directed by Alrick Brown — Bentonville Film Festival premiere

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Festival Recognition

Official Selections

The original short was presented by the Bentonville Film Festival and selected by festivals across the country.

Milwaukee Film Festival 2017 official selection
Milwaukee Film FestivalOfficial Selection · 2017
Bentonville Film Festival 2017 official selection
Bentonville Film FestivalOfficial Selection · 2017
San Francisco Black Film Festival 2017 official selection
San Francisco Black Film FestivalOfficial Selection · 2017

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Forever Tree

The Original Short

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Evidence for the Feature / Series

Viewers are asking for more.

Selected reactions to the original short, which is the foundation for the feature and series in development.

Public YouTube snapshot • October 16, 2026

114K+
Views
2K
Likes
147
Comments
18:42
Runtime

“We need a full length limited series please.”

@kasdst86

“First time a short film brought me to tears. Simply incredible ❤”

@eunicejackson6392

“Thank you. I really enjoyed this short. Looking forward to more.”

@lawrencebeebee6840
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The Audience, In Their Own Words

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69 positive public audience comments

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