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Two Black Boys in Paradise

Two Black Boys in Paradise

20257.00h 9m

Overview

Edan (19) and Dula (18) navigate love, identity, and self-acceptance on a journey about coming into oneself and out to the world. Confronting fear, shame, and societal expectations, the boys rediscover a sense of belonging in their own paradise, in this celebration of queer love, vulnerability, and the power of embracing who you are.

Directed by Baz Sells
Written by Dean Atta, Baz Sells, Ben Jackson
Produced by Ben Jackson
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Top Cast

Jordan Stephens

Jordan Stephens

Narrator

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Arun Blair-Mangat

Dula & Edan Nonverbal Sounds

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Themes & Keywords

identitylovestop motionlgbtlgbt teenblack lgbtbelonginggay themeself acceptance

About Two Black Boys in Paradise

Two Black Boys in Paradise is a animation, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of identity, love, stop motion, lgbt, lgbt teen, black lgbt. Directed by Baz Sells, it stars Jordan Stephens, Arun Blair-Mangat. Edan (19) and Dula (18) navigate love, identity, and self-acceptance on a journey about coming into oneself and out to the world. Confronting fear, shame, and societal expectations, the boys rediscover a sense of belonging in their own paradise, in this celebration of queer love, vulnerability, and the power of embracing who you are.

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