What happens when we do something bad with good intentions? Poverty and crime go hand in hand. This story is based in the city of Chicago and on younger millennials who want to have abundant lives where they give back to their communities. They are enticed by the world of scamming when their efforts to do the right thing fall flat. We meet our main character, Sage, when she’s finally on the straight and narrow, only to fall right back into old habits. Her mental health dwindles as she teeters on both sides of the law, especially when two ghosts from her past resurface. At its core, Burning Sage is a crime drama about the exhilarating world of con artists, drama and suspense. Underneath the surface, it addresses the ramifications and psychological effects of chronic poverty, racial disparities, and equity of resources in neglected communities. 'Burning Sage' highlights discrepancies in the distribution of wealth, how that affects the decisions of people in dire need, and touches on how we might be the one thing that we’re afraid of. Think Cross, Power, White Collar, and The Blacklist with a sprinkle of some Black Girl Magic. Burning Sage is full of thrills, drama, a splash of comedy, and of course, some toxic behavior that all of our therapists are trying to conjure out of us.

Supporting ‘Burning Sage’ actually supports women and Black/brown independent filmmakers in Chicago. It brings more stories of people that look like us to larger audiences and keeps members of our communities fulfilled/enhancing their resumes. Donating will also provide YOU with a tax incentive due to the generous fiscal sponsorship of Illinois Film Alliance. You can find our GiveButter link HERE. We can’t wait to collaborate with you!