Birmingham

In a gripping journey blending supernatural elements with historical intricacies, four African American friends from Charlotte, North Carolina, encounter an unforeseen twist of fate that hurls them into the heart of 1950s America. John and Suzan Stark, along with Perry and Catherine Torrent, find themselves ensnared in a temporal anomaly while driving to New Orleans for a weekend religious event, catapulting them back to 1954 Birmingham, Alabama, amidst their journey. Driving in the dead of night in their 2024 Lincoln Navigator, the group's serene trip is disrupted by a mysterious pale blue light. This encounter leaves John blinded and their modern technology futile, with no cell phone signal available. With dawn breaking, the reality of their situation becomes alarmingly clear as the surroundings morph into a bygone era, with vintage automobiles and attire straight out of the 1950s painting the landscape of a world they no longer recognize. Despite their initial disbelief, it becomes evident they have inexplicably traveled back in time. With John's vision lost to the incident and their vehicle's out-of-place advanced technology drawing unwanted attention, they seek refuge, hiding the SUV and shedding any modern accouterments. John theorizes their predicament stems from passing through a wormhole linked to the earth's ley lines, a concept as bewildering to his friends as their current circumstances. The harsh reality of segregation and the societal norms of the 1950s confront them at every turn, forcing them to navigate this unfamiliar and unforgiving era with caution. Their situation grows more dire as they realize the limitations of their resources: their money is outdated, their identities non-existent, and their reliance on a vehicle incompatible with the available fuel. Seeking solace and guidance, they find themselves in a small church, where a mysterious figure becomes visible only through John's newly afflicted sight—a sight shared momentarily with his companions through physical contact. This entity, an apparent antagonist to the revival speaker, possesses the power to command sleep over the congregation, hinting at a supernatural battle at play. Faced with a crucial decision, the friends must weigh the risks of intervening against this malevolent force or remaining hidden, with the implications of their actions potentially altering the course of their futures and the very fabric of the time they've intruded upon. Their journey, a test of faith, resilience, and friendship, challenges them to confront the unknown, wrestle with the implications of their existence in a time not their own, and navigate the complexities of a past fraught with adversity. This narrative weaves together the rich tapestry of African American history, the speculative intrigue of time travel, and the profound questions of identity, belonging, and the impact of our actions across the continuum of time. TEXT TRAILER: https://meet30046340.adobeconnect.com/birminghamtrailer/ AUDIO TRAILER: https://meet30046340.adobeconnect.com/birminghamtraileraudio/