‍For those desiring to see a story on Black vampires, look no further than the short film Suicide by Sunlight directed by Nikyatu Jusu. 

Co-written by Jusu and Robin Shanea Williams, Suicide by Sunlight follows Valentina, a pediatric nurse trying to regain custody of her twin daughters Faith and Hope. All seems simple on the surface, but there's one problem: Valentina is a day walking vampire whose melanin protects her from the sun. Armed with an insatiable appetite for human blood, Valentina walks the streets of New York City under a cloak of normalcy. Premiering to two soldout screenings at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, the short film leaves many viewers craving more when the end credits roll.

Continue reading the post and INTERVIEW at: #ShortFilmShoutout: Nikyatu Jusu's 'Suicide By Sunlight' Presents A Black Day-Walking Vampire Protected By Her Melanin on Shadow And Act.

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Watch the FULL short below

The short film is only 17 minutes - you'll find it in full below.