Barricaded In by Nada Osman
2021
Short film
Digital commission for Sheltered 2 series
Poetry by Nada Osman
Instrumentals and production by CYNDYCUT
Vocal performance by Kaula Mua
Video edit by Shan Berih
Artist Statement
“Barricaded In is a spoken word piece I wrote describing the treatment of the residents of the 9 towers lockdown.
I want people to feel the frustration and anger the residents had towards the treatment they were enduring by police and the government and also
understand that what was done had violated their basic rights.
The purpose is to remind people of the unjust measure shown to the residents but also about the community and strength they had to overcome the situations they were put through.”
— Nada Osman, filmmaker
about Nada Osman
Nada is an Australian-born Eritrean creative and student from Melbourne, who has lived her entire life in the Flemington towers. She is passionate about increasing representation of people of color in the justice system and is currently studying law and criminal justice at university. In her spare time, Nada enjoys writing poetry, creating videos, and playing sports.
