Hardwood is a personal journey by director Hubert Davis, the son of former Harlem Globetrotter Mel Davis, who explores how his father's decisions affected his life and those of his extended family. Elegantly structured into three chapters entitled "love," "recollection" and "redemption," Davis uses personal interviews, archival footage and home movies to delve into his father's past in the hope of finding a new direction for his own.
Awards and distinctions
Jury's Choice - 1st prize Works - with a cash prize of 200$US
Black Maria Film and Video Festival, Jersey City
2005
Best Documentary Short Film Award - with a cash prize of 500$US
International Film Festival, Cleveland
2005
Best Documentary Short Award
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Missoula
2005
Golden Sheaf Award - Best of the Festival
Golden Sheaf Awards /Short Film and Video Festival, Yorkton
2004
Golden Sheaf Award - Category: Best Direction non-dramatic (Hubert Davis)
Golden Sheaf Awards /Short Film and Video Festival, Yorkton
2004
Golden Sheaf Award - Best Editing (Hubert Davis)
Golden Sheaf Awards /Short Film and Video Festival, Yorkton
2004
Golden Sheaf Award for Best Documentary Short Subject
Golden Sheaf Awards /Short Film and Video Festival, Yorkton
2004
Award for Best Documentary Short
Worldwide Short Film Festival, Toronto
2004
Honourable Mention for Best Cinematography in a Canadian Short