Exodus
Screenings
- Audio description in-person & online
- Closed captions online
- Open captions in-person

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Exodus is an intimate portrait of two women who face unique challenges following decades of incarceration. The film bears witness to their impassioned attempts to rebuild their lives and ultimately restore their humanity.
Directors Spotlight

Nimco Sheikhaden
Director
Nimco Sheikhaden is a Bronx-based filmmaker. She recently directed Exodus (SXSW 2025), produced the new iteration of the seminal Eyes on the Prize series, and HBO’s award-winning Black & Missing. Her work spans major platforms like HBO and Netflix, working with renowned filmmakers such as Sam Pollard, Alex Gibney, and Shaka King.
- Year 2025
- Runtime 35 minutes
- Country United States, Panama
- Language English
- Director Nimco Sheikhaden
- Producer Nimco Sheikhaden, Sara Chishti
- Executive Producer Blair Foster, Geeta Gandbhir, Rudy Valdez
- Cast Assia Serrano, Trinity Copeland
- Cinematographer Skyler Knutzen, Nancy Serna
- Editor Sandrine Isambert, Skyler Knutzen
- Composer Sven Faulconer
- Sound Design Tom Efinger
- Music Sven Faulconer
- Premiere Philadelphia