All My Mothers’ Ghosts
All My Mothers’ Ghosts
Feature
· Drama · 162 pages
Status: Spec
A washed-up Indo-Caribbean rockstar’s journey to scatter his mother’s ashes in India takes a surreal turn when she begins haunting his pilgrimage, unraveling her secret queer life and forcing him to confront their fractured past. This feel-good road movie (with teeth) explores love, legacy, and the ghosts we carry as children of a diaspora.
Written by
Shawn Basheer
1 Accolade
Accolade Highlights
Semifinalist,
1497 Features Lab 2025
1 Writer
Sacramento, California
Growing up in a secluded Saudi Arabian farming community, Shawn's passion for fantastical worlds bloomed amidst the quiet, fueled by countless hours spent devouring films and TV.
His career began after meeting Shaunaugh Connaire (Channel 4 UK), who mentored him through Unreported World's access program. He then joined BBC Drama's editing program...
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