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Short Documentary

The Devil Is Busy

Screenings
  • Open captions in-person Open Captions
  • Trigger warning: Abortion, gender-based violence Trigger Warning



A film still from The Devil is Busy Shows an older Black woman wearing a face mask, her gaze looking at something off screen. She wears a neon yellow and orange vest over a grey zip-up hoodie. Held in front of her shoulder is a walkie-talkie.

Screenings


In-Person


As the director of operations and security of an abortion clinic in Atlanta, Tracy doesn’t take any chances when it comes to the safety of both the patients and the staff.








Directors Spotlight



Christalyn Hampton

Director

Christalyn Hampton is an award-winning producer and casting director. Her most recent projects include producing the Atlanta segment for the NAACP-nominated series Through Our Eyes: Homefront (HBO MAX), a feature documentary Rise and Rebuild: A Tale of Three Cities, and The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Peacock).

Geeta Gandbhir

Director

Geeta’s director credits include “Born in Synanon”(Paramount), “Eyes on the Prize” (HBO), “Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power” (Peacock), “Black and Missing” (HBO, 2022 Independent Spirit Award, Best Doc Series). Her latest project, the feature film “The Perfect Neighbor” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.







  • Year 2024
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Country United States
  • Language English
  • Director Christalyn Hampton & Geeta Gandbhir
  • Producer Amber Fares, Rose Arce
  • Executive Producer Soledad O'Brien
  • Co Producer Christalyn Hampton
  • Cinematographer Amber Fares, Mikenzie Lewis
  • Editor Tristan Nash
  • Sound Design Ben LeHoullier
  • Premiere Philadelphia





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