Converse
Savitree
In her directorial debut Savitree, celebrated photographer and model Richie Shazam tells the powerful story of finding the strength to be her authentic self, and finding the family of people who supported her every step of the way.
Richie Shazam Director
Photographer/model/new icon Richie Shazam makes her directorial debut in this moving autobiographical film about how she found her true self and the people who became her family. Sponsored by Converse, the film is a tribute to the love and support of Shazam’s mother, while stressing the importance of found family - a welcoming safety net of people who play a valuable role to the queer community.
Supporting Converse's global campaign for Pride highlighting the beauty of Found Family, the film made its debut at Tribeca Festival to a standing room only audience of over 500 friends and fans. A heartfelt post-screening conversation followed featuring Richie and her best friend Julia Fox.
