Harris collaborated with director Manuel Dallalba for short film Freedom For All – a symbolic visual rallying cry in response to the present conflict and humanitarian crises in the DRC, Sudan and Gaza.
Evolving from this state of urgency, Freedom For All grew from a conversation with designer Charlie Allen, who recalled metaphorically rediscovering religion in response to the racism he faced working for Austin Reed in the 1980s. Sharing the daily ritual that became a means of protection – reciting the 23rd Psalm as his lift ascended to the design office – Elliott felt urged to create a visual ritual of his own, symbolizing the need for protection and camaraderie within a world currently in crisis.
Against the dictatorial ‘Generals’ character as a symbol of brutality, two female dancers come together to instil the notion of broken spirits, made stronger together – set to the melancholic vocals and score by Roba El-Essawy, reciting the psalm's verse: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…”
Evolving from this state of urgency, Freedom For All grew from a conversation with designer Charlie Allen, who recalled metaphorically rediscovering religion in response to the racism he faced working for Austin Reed in the 1980s. Sharing the daily ritual that became a means of protection – reciting the 23rd Psalm as his lift ascended to the design office – Elliott felt urged to create a visual ritual of his own, symbolizing the need for protection and camaraderie within a world currently in crisis.
Against the dictatorial ‘Generals’ character as a symbol of brutality, two female dancers come together to instil the notion of broken spirits, made stronger together – set to the melancholic vocals and score by Roba El-Essawy, reciting the psalm's verse: “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…”