Official Trailer For Chante Carmel’s Family Drama, ‘Between Then & Now’ Directed By Keena Fraiser Ferguson Released
The official trailer for Between Then & Now, a heartfelt new family drama written by Chante Carmel and directed by Keena Ferguson Frasier has been released. The film brings together a celebrated ensemble cast including Ted Lange, Aloma Wright, Dayna Dooley, Tobias Truvillion, Kairös Frasier, Chante Carmel, and Aranaya Frasier.
Centered on the emotional realities of caregiving, motherhood, aging parents, and personal reinvention, Between Then & Now offers a deeply moving portrait of a woman learning to reclaim herself after years of placing everyone else’s needs ahead of her own.
The project is executive produced by Gwendolyn Osborne and Chante Carmel, with Delece James, Fredericka Meek, and Karla Mosley serving as producers. The film’s creative team also includes Director of Photography Ski-ter Jones and editor Michael Greene.
“Between Then & Now is a story about the women who quietly hold families together while carrying the weight of multiple generations,” said writer and executive producer Chante Carmel. “It’s about resilience, healing, and giving yourself permission to dream again after life has demanded so much from you.”
Director Keena Ferguson Frasier added, “This film explores the invisible emotional labor so many women experience every day. What drew me to the story was its honesty. It’s filled with humor, heartbreak, and hope, and it speaks to the universal desire to be seen beyond our responsibilities.“
Logline
After leaving a narcissistic marriage, a woman caught between caring for a young child and an aging parent confronts burnout and must decide whether she can reclaim a sense of self and long-deferred dreams while holding everyone else together.
About the Film
Between Then & Now follows Chante, a woman rebuilding her life after escaping a narcissistic marriage. As she navigates single motherhood and cares for her young son, DJ, she also helps support her mother through the painful realities of watching her husband experience memory decline.
Caught between the demands of caregiving and the emotional scars of her past, Chante struggles to make room for herself. Her days are consumed by obligations, responsibilities, and the needs of those she loves. Yet through moments of reflection, unexpected humor, and the enduring strength of family, she begins to confront a question she has long avoided: Is survival enough, or is she allowed to want more?
As the possibility of new love quietly emerges, Chante finds herself standing at the intersection of duty and self-discovery. The result is an uplifting and emotionally resonant story about resilience, renewal, and the courage to imagine a future beyond sacrifice.
With its nuanced portrayal of modern caregiving and multigenerational family dynamics, Between Then & Now shines a spotlight on experiences rarely centered on screen while celebrating the strength, vulnerability, and humanity of Black women.