FUZZ
DIRECTOR(s): Oden Few Roberts
PROJECT TYPE: Documentary Short
GENRE: Inspirational, Religious based
RUN TIME: 00:38:00 Min.
COUNTRY: * Tennessee Film / United States
CAST: Pastor Enoch Fuzz
Pastor Enoch Fuzz is a determined and courageous figure in North Nashville, facing the immense challenge of stage 4 cancer. But his fight isn’t just for his own life—it’s for his community, which stands at a crossroads as gentrification threatens to turn their historically Black neighborhood into little more than ancient history, perhaps only remembered as a landmark of African American culture. As developers close in, aiming to replace the church and homes that have been the heart of the community for generations, Pastor Fuzz steps up to protect what truly matters. The fear is that if they lose this battle, the vibrant, living history of the neighborhood could be reduced to a mere plaque or a fading memory. His journey is about more than just one man’s fight against illness and external pressures; it’s about a community’s resilience and the deep bonds that hold them together. Pastor Fuzz’s story highlights the power of unity and the strength that comes from standing up for what you believe in. This is a tale of courage, hope, and the determination to preserve a way of life that means everything to those who call it home.
Friday, October 4, 2024⋅7:00pm – 7:55pm
Location: R. Milton and Denise Johnson Center at Belmont Univ. (Large Theater)