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Film Highlights Resilience Through Lil Ant's Heroic Fantasy

1/31/2026

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Lil Ant's Heroic Journey

Walter Thompson-Hernández (filmmaker) presents If I Go Will They Miss Me about 12-year-old Lil Ant in Watts.
Lil Ant envisions his father as a heroic figure through myth and fantasy.
The father is portrayed as Poseidon, reflecting the community’s ability to shape narratives.
The film's visuals and score capture Nickerson Gardens and its supportive community.
Though abstract, the film leaves a lasting impression with imagery and themes of resilience.

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Lil Ant's Heroic Journey

Walter Thompson-Hernández (filmmaker) presents If I Go Will They Miss Me about 12-year-old Lil Ant in Watts.
Lil Ant envisions his father as a heroic figure through myth and fantasy.
The father is portrayed as Poseidon, reflecting the community’s ability to shape narratives.
The film's visuals and score capture Nickerson Gardens and its supportive community.
Though abstract, the film leaves a lasting impression with imagery and themes of resilience.