This is FLINT | Mama Sol

Screened at FCFF 2025

Year 2025
Country USA
Runtime 4 min
Director Aaron Peterson, Darryn Schulte
Notes Filmmaker in Attendance, Family Friendly
Topics

Film Synopsis

Mama Sol is a spoken word artist, rapper and community activist in Flint, Michigan. This is more than a hustle, it’s her passion, and she’s proud to rep the 8-1-0.

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