Ride or Die

A road-trip romance takes a sinister turn in Josalynn Smith’s thrilling debut feature. In the summer after college, Paula, a young Black woman constrained by parental expecations, falls hard for Sloane, her rebellious high school crush. Their spontaneous escape to California becomes a visceral journey as Paula questions how well she knows her dream girl.

Sophisticated, seductive, and subversive, Ride or Die offers a compelling exploration of white fragility within interracial queer relationships, challenging audiences to examine the complexities of love and accountability.