New film to be a ‘Slice’ of Black swim culture in Memphis
Memphis filmmaker Zaire Love is the woman behind “Slice,” a short documentary that explores the life of Rico Golden as he and his homeboys from Memphis submerge themselves in an original swimming art form of athleticism, creativity and joy called “slicing.” (Courtesy Zaire Love)
Zaire Love is the woman behind “Slice,” a short documentary about the style of pool diving mostly practiced among Black youth and men in the Memphis area.
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Zaire Love Slice Slicing Rico Golden Indie MemphisJasmine McCraven
Jasmine McCraven considers herself to be a music enthusiast and believes that she makes the best playlists ever. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State, but couldn’t wait to move back home to Memphis for the best food and culture in Tennessee.
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