HBCU News Spotlight:
Harlem, NY Acclaimed actress, writer, and director Nadhege has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $80,000 for her latest short film project, The Absolute Picture a visually stunning and emotionally rich story about Zoe, a foster-teen artist who bends time when her drawings summon Madam C.J. Walker and Annie Malone to reconcile their truths, so she can stay where she feels safe.
This film serves as the first installment in a planned anthology TV series that explores the lives of pioneering Black American women throughout history.
At its core, The Absolute Picture follows Zoe, a foster teen whose drawings open a gateway between past and present, summoning Madam C.J. Walker and Annie Malone to reconcile their truths. As the two visionaries confront their unresolved legacies, Zoe becomes the initiate in a metaphysical trial of truth, discovering her own power to rewrite cycles of loss, identity, and belonging.
This film is about legacy, empowerment, and identity, says Nadhege. Its designed to help young black girls to connect to herstory to know that they come from greatness. When they see women like Madam C.J. Walker and Annie Malone overcoming racism and adversity, theyll realize they, too, can rise and succeed, no matter the obstacles.
The film combines live action and AI-enhanced visual effects to blend modern storytelling with the historical richness of the early 1900s, reminiscent of the innovative aesthetic of Take On Mes iconic video. The result is a modern, inspirational story that bridges generations and cultures, celebrating the enduring strength of Black women.
About Nadhege
Nadhege is an award-winning actress, filmmaker, dancer, and educator whose work bridges storytelling, psychology, and wellness. Through MAAT Films, she develops ecosystems that extend from the screen to the classroom to the community. Her registered trademark, Paris Blues in Harlem, explores legacy, love, and community, while its subdivision, Paris & Pop-Pop: Make Grandfathers Great Again, promotes intergenerational healing. She is also creating The Absolute Picture (TAP): Science of Self, which empowers BLAK girls to unite STEM, art, mindfulness, and HerStory through the Sacred Sanctuary Method.
Her films have appeared on CBS, PBS, ABC, NBC, and FOX, and have received recognition from the PBS Online Film Festival, the Huffington Post, and Backstage. She earned her BA in Psychology from Morgan State University and MA in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College, and is a member of SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity, and NYWIFT.
Her creative vision consistently bridges art and activism, positioning her as a powerful voice for social and cultural empowerment in film and television.
How to Support
Supporters can make tax-deductible donations through the films fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas, at:
👉 https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the…
Each contribution directly helps bring this groundbreaking project to life, allowing The Absolute Picture to serve as both an artistic triumph and a legacy-preserving cultural milestone.
Media Contact:
Robert Walker, Producer
Next Phaze Media Group
📞 770-256-6104
📧 robert@nextphazemedia.net
Nadheg, Actress, Writer/Director/Producer
📧 nadhegeptah@maatfilms.net
Website: www.nadhegeptah.com
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