Dr. Meleeka Clary's Flick 'Three Corners of Deception' Packs a Punch
Feb. 6 2024, Published 1:47 a.m. ET
Streaming on Prime and IMDb, it serves up a rollercoaster storyline exploring love, lies, and our less-than-perfect justice system.
Director Dr. Meleeka Clary is the creative genius behind this cinematic feat ‘Three Corners of Deception’. Her inspirational journey shows major dedication to the craft, leveraging her background in psychology and law to depict realistic human drama. After counseling domestic violence victims and others affected by trauma for years, Dr. Clary brings intimate empathy and social awareness into her art. ‘Three Corners of Deception’ kicks off depicting a whirlwind Vegas romance between a college professor and an attorney, leading to a spontaneous marriage. Later, the attorney hubby's web of elaborate lies destroys trust between the couple. As their relationship implodes, his deceit triggers vengeful legal battles exposing mass corruption in justice networks.
“The film prompts serious thoughts on trust issues in relationships and power plays in our judicial system,” says Dr. Clary whose script brilliantly keeps audiences addicted till the very last scene. Critics and viewers have widely praised how the film delivers dynamic social commentary through superior filmmaking. Dr. Clary snagged Best Human Rights Director awards at the Toronto International Women's Film Festival for boldly confronting injustice. The film has also been screened internationally at the prestigious Berlin Film Festival. Moreover, it has has earned a 8 out of 10 stars on review site IMDb. With layered characters, surprise plot points, and skillful directing, it fires on all cylinders.
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To fully appreciate this hit, it helps to understand Dr. Clary’s own poignant back story. Early in her career she worked admin jobs before finding her passion: compassionately counseling vulnerable groups to heal from trauma. At domestic violence and homeless shelters starting in 2001, Dr. Clary developed deep empathy for those overcoming major adversity. This real-world perspective clearly informs the social awareness and resonance viewers admire in the film. Dr. Clary says, “Prepare to walk away with LOTS weighing on your mind after watching. The storytelling will linger for days, sparking personal reflection on relationships, ethics, and overcoming injustice. You’ll likely gain new appreciation for those fighting deceit in unseen corners of society.”
What makes ‘Three Corners of Deception’ so special is its examination of issues profoundly relevant yet rarely depicted on screen. Flawed characters navigate complex power dynamics in relationships and institutionally, mirroring the ethical dilemmas we each face on smaller scales. In highlighting the very human struggles against deception and for truth/justice, Dr. Clary’s film resonates widely. But she takes care to avoid preachy messaging. The drama feels organic, nuanced, and intimately understood. That’s the power of insightful filmmaking - to hold up a mirror inviting self-reflection.
With rave reviews still pouring in, ‘Three Corners of Deception’ puts the film industry on notice. We have a remarkable new directorial talent in Dr. Meleeka Clary. Since its streaming release, it has drawn ardent grassroots fan bases reflecting public appetite for independent cinema. Leveraging that momentum, Dr. Clary continues enlightening audiences. Her upcoming show, ‘The Dr. Meleeka Clary Show’ on Bold Brave TV will spotlight redemption stories about overcoming injustice. Bravo to this visionary filmmaker for entering the scene so boldly with her stunning debut feature. Can’t wait to see her bring more vital perspectives into popular consciousness. If ‘Three Corners of Deception’ is any indication, Dr. Clary has vital messages to share that the world urgently needs to hear.