get off the paper,

a short film

“get off the paper,” is where cates speaks her truth about her trauma; the same trauma that has produced her tenderized soul. In this project she demonstrates how she has allowed life to continuously work through her, creating a strong, passionate, and empathic poet, entrepreneur, and friend. guidance and grace from god and her mother keep her connected to her life’s purpose: serving and creating community. With a daring personality and a commanding yet calming presence, cates teaches others to bloom where they are planted. with “get off the paper,” she inspires courage and bravery in others to safely explore their inner trauma physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

visionary, director, and executive producer: sabrina cates ig: @sabrinadcates

assistant director: torrence | mac & the diamonds| ig: @torrencexx

videographer: poloboytim ig: @poloboytim

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