A Documentary Film · 2026

Benjamin's
Blessing

A Co-Production of Boma Production and Mel Andre Production

One medical emergency can change everything. What happens when the life you built is suddenly taken away?

The Story

A life changed in an instant.

Benjamin was living his dream of making it in the United States until a stroke changed his life forever. What began as the American Dream became a nightmare when a medical emergency stripped him of his livelihood, his independence, and ultimately, his home.

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Release Year

2026

Estimated Runtime

27 Minutes

Genre

Documentary

Filming Locations

Maryland, USA

Germantown and La Plata

Official Trailer

Watch Benjamin's Blessing

A glimpse into Benjamin's story and the life-altering events that changed his journey.

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Behind the Film

The Filmmakers

Benjamin's Blessing is brought to the screen through the work and collaboration of its filmmaking team.

Director & Producer

Mel Andre

Mel Andre is a queer documentarian and director of Haitian, Dominican, and Cuban roots. Their work explores LGBTQ+ experiences, social justice, spirituality, cultural identity, and the human stories that deserve to be heard.

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Executive Producer

Blessing Douglas (Boma)

Executive Producer of Benjamin's Blessing.

Producer

Daniel Olas

Producer of Benjamin's Blessing.

Director of Photography

Erick Buendia

Director of Photography of Benjamin's Blessing.

Gaffer & Camera Operator

Andrew Poerksen

Gaffer and Camera Operator of Benjamin's Blessing.

Benjamin's Blessing · 2026

Stories deserve to be seen.

For screening inquiries, festival programming, press, and distribution opportunities, connect with Mel Andre.

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