Major Americana
An American Tarot Reading
Major Americana is an experimental short film by Corey Joon Clark and Alec Richard, streaming starting June 24th on NextFoundArtist. It is a bold artistic response to the ongoing fight for reproductive rights in America. Using the structure of a tarot reading, the film offers a striking and deeply personal reflection on bodily autonomy, systemic oppression, and the cost of silence.
As the United States continues to grapple with the fallout of Roe v. Wade’s repeal, Major Americana uses narrative, image, and ritual to reframe reproductive justice not as a political issue—but as a human one. This is not just a film. It is a call to attention, and it is one we encourage you to watch, share, and support.
A Narrative Told Through Symbol and Voice
The film opens in a tarot reader’s tent. A young woman seeks answers, and five cards are drawn—each revealing a truth about her past, present, future, obstacles, and path forward. These cards become vignettes, each performed by a woman of color who narrates her experience in a system designed to limit her power.
The film does not rely on exposition or political rhetoric. Instead, it uses haunting imagery, intimate voiceovers, and stark black-and-white visuals to provoke a deeper, more emotional response—one that stays with the viewer long after the final frame.
Why This Film Exists
Director Corey Joon Clark began this project as a response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. As a Black-Korean filmmaker, he approached the subject not only with personal urgency but with careful intention. He collaborated closely with women of color throughout development, ensuring the film would amplify rather than appropriate. At the same time, he returned to tarot, a tradition passed down through his family, as a way to make sense of a shifting political and cultural landscape.
“I had hoped this film would be outdated after the 2024 election, but its urgency has only grown.” — Corey Joon Clark
The project was produced by Alec Richard and distributed by Behind The Rock Productions, whose mission is to create media that doesn’t compete with the noise—but cuts through it. Major Americana reflects their shared commitment to honest, disruptive storytelling that confronts difficult truths with clarity and care.
Why It Matters—And Why Now
The fight for reproductive autonomy is ongoing, and its consequences are not evenly distributed. Black women in the U.S. are 2.6 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. One in four Black girls experiences sexual assault before the age of 18. Major Americana highlights these inequities not through statistics, but through stories.
This is the power of the film: it rehumanizes an issue that is too often reduced to debate. It asks audiences to stop arguing and start listening. And most importantly, it asks them to act.
What You Can Do
This film was produced on limited resources, but it was built to travel far. Its future depends on those who see the value in bold, uncompromising storytelling.
Here’s how you can be part of that future:
Watch the Film: Major Americana is streaming now at NextFoundArtist.com.
Share the Work: If the film moved you, invite others to experience it. Screenings can be hosted at schools, community centers, and events.
Support the Filmmakers: Behind The Rock and Corey Joon Clark are developing future projects that push boundaries and elevate underrepresented voices. Your donation helps these stories get made—and get seen.
Consider checking out Director Corey Clark’s website cjoonclark.comPartner With Us: We’re actively seeking collaborators in education, activism, and the arts who want to bring films like Major Americana into meaningful spaces.
The Road Ahead
Major Americana is just one chapter. Behind The Rock and Corey Joon Clark are continuing to develop new work that challenges systems, centers real people, and reclaims the tools of storytelling as instruments for change.
To stay informed or become a supporter, visit behindtherock.com or contact us directly to learn more.
This is not just about one film. It’s about reshaping the conversation—and the culture—through art. Watch the film. Share the message. Support the work.
