Dina Burlis’ ‘Breaking Boundaries’ will be the opening film for the African Diaspora International Film Festival on the 2nd of August, with a Q&A with Nastasya Generalova, the subject of the documentary.

Composer: Christopher Barnett
Mix Engineer: Nick Taylor at Air-Edel Studios

“Black Californian teenager, Nastasya Generalova, was raised by her single white Russian mother, Olga who enrolled Nastasya in rhythmic gymnastics when she was four years old as a way for her to connect to Olga’s homeland. This film looks at Nastasya’s personal journey of expression as the only black girl in Team USA, as well as her relationship with her mother in the stressful lead up to Tokyo Olympics qualification. The audience is invited into Nastasya’s world to experience what it feels like to be the only black girl in the building.”