Tonight I watched The Pitt, and I feel genuinely proud of what this show represents. Beyond its raw and unfiltered portrayal of life inside a major city emergency department—and the unwavering dedication of the medical professionals who serve there—it also took a courageous stand on an issue that is deeply affecting so many lives in this country right now.
The show did not shy away from acknowledging a simple but powerful truth: regardless of documentation status, people are human beings who deserve dignity, compassion, and the opportunity to live safely. None of us truly knows another person’s story—their struggles, their sacrifices, or the circumstances that brought them to where they are today.
I do not often share my personal beliefs publicly, but tonight felt different. It felt important to say this: no matter who you are, where you come from, or how you identify—your sexual identity, your sexual orientation—you are a fellow human being. And you deserve the same fundamental rights and respect that belong to all of us. #hbomax @hbomax #abolishice #humanrights #saytheirnames #standupandspeakout
We made a movie… and now we need your help to share it with the world. 🎬
Pick Me Up is officially ready to kick off it’s 2026 film festival journey, and this is where our community becomes part of the story.
Film festival submissions come with entry fees, and we are inviting anyone who believes in this project to sponsor a festival submission. This is a direct and meaningful way to help this film reach new audiences, open new doors, and continue the momentum we’ve worked so hard to build.
Tell your Friends, tell your family. Tell your Neighbors to Come support this film that has my heart and I know it will capture yours as well.
Please email:
Leanna Bringht: [email protected] Daniel Williams: [email protected] to share which festival you’d like to sponsor and/or any new festivals we should add to the list.
Want to sponsor or suggest a festival? Check out this link: /festivals Or choose one below that we would love to enter. Submission fees are listed:
Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival — Fee: $45.00
Newark International Film Festival — Fee: $30.00
Detroit Black Film Festival — Fee: $45.00
Lady Filmmaker Festival — Fee: $95.00
Oak Park Black Film Festival — Fee: $45.00
Queen City Film Festival — Fee: $45.00
Imagine This Women’s Film Festival — Fee: $50.00
Jersey Shore Film Festival — Fee: $40.00
Urban Mediamakers Film Festival — Fee: $35.00
This film exists because of a dream, belief, encouragement, and people who chose to support something meaningful. Thank you in advance for helping us take this next step, for believing in this dream, and for being part of bringing Pick Me Up to audiences everywhere. Your support truly makes all the difference. 💜 @yanna_on_set@around_dis_joint@in_dew_time87@lejonism@coquito_moreno_@livvierose444@bubba_taylor247@sir_kn1ght_@directedbyrick
