The Black Sea

A charismatic man from Brooklyn named Khalid finds himself stranded in a small town along the Black Sea coast after a failed attempt to make money. As the only Black man in the community, he attracts significant local attention. Khalid relies on his New York street style to get by while searching for a way back home. During this time, he forms an unexpected bond with a local woman, and together they work to achieve their ambitions.

This comedy-drama is a co-production between the United States and Bulgaria, produced by Give Thanks, Kotva Films, and The Launch Company. The film was directed by Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Harden, who also co-wrote the screenplay. For Moselle, this is the second film she has directed following Skate Kitchen in 2018. The cast features Derrick B. Harden in the lead role as Khalid, alongside Irmena Chichikova as Ina, Stoyo Mirkov as Georgi, and Samuel Finzi as Boris. The movie has a runtime of 93 minutes.