LUMBEELAND is a thrilling, suspenseful 26-minute short film that tells the story of a young Lumbee father named Dollar who is trying to maintain custody of his daughter as he navigates the dangers of his family's notorious business - distributing marijuana and other narcotics. Dock, Dollar's kingpin grandfather, has built an empire on drugs and violence, and he involves his daughter, Connie and Dollar in the industry by preaching respect for elders and traditional ways. These values get threatened, however, when Dollar becomes desperate to evade Child Protective Services by any means necessary. As Dollar and Dock go head-to-head, the true dangers and risks of their lifestyle are revealed, with lasting impacts on their seemingly close-knit family.

LUMBEELAND is a thrilling, suspenseful 26-minute short film that tells the story of a young Lumbee father named Dollar who is trying to maintain custody of his daughter as he navigates the dangers of his family's notorious business - distributing marijuana and other narcotics. Dock, Dollar's kingpin grandfather, has built an empire on drugs and violence, and he involves his daughter, Connie and Dollar in the industry by preaching respect for elders and traditional ways. These values get threatened, however, when Dollar becomes desperate to evade Child Protective Services by any means necessary. As Dollar and Dock go head-to-head, the true dangers and risks of their lifestyle are revealed, with lasting impacts on their seemingly close-knit family.