Rejoice Resist
Elisha Smith-Leverock
Rejoice Resist is a film that celebrates and shows Black joy and Black pleasure as the ultimate form of resistance. It highlights the importance of allowing yourself to feel joy especially in the face of adversity. The film, surreal and light-hearted despite its powerful themes, depicts a woman on a quest to discover this truth.
Elisha Smith-Leverock
Elisha Smith-Leverock’s work is characterised by their flair for turning the ordinary in fictional and non-fictional work into extraordinary cinematic experiences. As a director and filmmaker, Elisha tackles themes of representation and gender stereotypes with depth and sensitivity. Their documentary Miss Black Germany has garnered numerous awards, including recognition at ASVOF. Schwarze Früchte is Elisha’s first directorial work in TV episode format.
Films by Elisha Smith-Leverock
Triple Beam Dream 2020 | Miss Black Germany 2018 | I Want Muscle 2011 | Pixie Lott: Can’t Make This Over 2010
