Thursday 1st March • 7pm - Complimentary Admission
Battle for America Dir. Alrick Brown.
Cultures collide to create one voice of hope for America. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
Gully Dir. Roderick Giles.
Tyson Beckford stars in this gripping psychological drama about a young thug who's confronted about his life choices by an unforgiving accuser.
The Candy Store Dir. Michael A. Pinckney.
The old adage, be careful what you ask for.
Butterfly Dir. Tanuj Chopra.
In Tanuj Chopra's first film. Ghani, a blind traditional Muslim man calls Doctor Aadam to his hom to ceheck up his only daughter Miraal. However, the only way Dr. Aadam is allowed to examine Miraal is through a hole cut in a large curtain hanging in the middle of the room. When Dr. Aadam discovers that Miraal shares a love of butterflies, an intrigue is sparked in both of them, providing Miraal and the doctor a chance to determine their future free from Ghani's rule.
Rock the Paint Dir. Phil Bertelson.
A racially charged coming-of-age story ignites when teenager Josh Sendler has to pack up his hoop dreams and move from the lush cornfields of Indiana to the harshinner-city streets of Newark, N.J.. He befriends basketball phenom Antwon Jackson on the local court and together they make a run for the high school state championship. Their friendship is tested along the way and ultimately must prove itself in the face of the explosive n-word.
Friday 2nd March • 7pm - $10
Battle for America Dir. Alrick Brown.
Cultures collide to create one voice of hope for America. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
The Description Dir. Michael A. Pinckney.
This story explores the inner city meaning of that most common, yet deadly, phrase. Do you fit?.
Stolen Love Dir. Miki Holiday.
Reggie Washington, corporate V.P. falls victim to depression and addiction after losing his job. When his brother Dane offers him a business proposition, conflicts follow, including an endless pursuit of his stolen "lady' which leads him to appreciate the one thing he took for granted - his soul.
Chocolate Bitch, Dir. Hollie Harper.
A romantic comedy about a girl who falls down and gets back up.It's about overcoming addiction, the urges that rule our hearts and the expression of self through dance. This musical short film based on the 2002 play, Jack and Jill, paints a pictures of an "un-tamable", "fresh out of rehab" romance novelist and her eccentric New York family in the midst of great change. A classic American tale.
The Ex Factor Dir. Michael A. Pinckney.
A story about love going wrong with Mr. Right(?).
Shootout Dir. Roderick Giles.
A satirical look at today's values which brings both laughter and tears.
Black Noise Dir. Michael A. Pinckney.
Stand clear of the closing doors. An intense subway journey through thought, time and space.
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Discussion with Directors Phil Bertelson, Roderick Giles and Michael Pinckney.
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Saturday 3rd March • 7pm - $10
Battle for America Dir. Alrick Brown.
Cultures collide to create one voice of hope for America. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
DC TV Teen Films
Bridging the Gap Celia Fung, Delia Pun, Catherine Marerro, Jodi Romain, Michelle Wan, Maxamillian Kempf. A part documentary, part experimental, part narrative piece on "Bridging the Gap" via interracial relationships, breaking down the barriers that society has built in the process.
Buss Di Dance Terry Jones Jr., Kendra Davis, Amanda Rodriguez, Tiffany Vanderpool, Latel Bethea.
An inside look at the world of dancehall. From its origins to its americanization, the piece takes you on a guided tour of the culture, the style, the dance and the spirit of the dancehall phenomenon.
Commodity Mariel Santana, Kiara Mejia, Michelle Cruz, Hadettise Roman.
This experimental poetry is all about the things that anger us, i.e the manner in which major corporations control the way people live today. Putting together all our ideas into a poem to open peoples minds we hope to show whats really going on. Behind every image there is something hiding.
A True Kamillah Story Kamillah Aklaff.
Aklaff examines her obsession with the musical "Rent".
No Knock Dir. Spec Boogie & Ali Santana.
A music video for hip hop artist Spec Boogie is a diorama style montage of video and archival black and white photography. Using a variety of composition techniques and motion graphics, Director Ali Santana creatively tells a story of frustration, injustice and the issues surrounding being Black in America. Environments build and collapse around Spec as he raps about the issues he faces in the community. The song, which samples the voice of revolutionary poet, Gil Scott Heron is visually represented by the strong and emotional archival works of photographer Marilyn Nance.
HBO Young Filmakers Lab
A Girl Like Me Kiri Davis.
A short film that explores the standards of beauty imposed on today's black girls. How do these standards affect her self-esteem or self-image?
99 Hammers Alvis Rojas.
My father came back into my life, and for a time things were fine. We didn't talk, we didn't see each other: the normal father-son relationship. Then, one day he was gone forever. There's a problem with grave robbing in the Dominican Republic where my father was buried. So, before he was laid to rest, my family defaced his coffin with hammers, beating it ninety-nine times. This film is dedicated to Ramon Rojas, the greatest man I never knew.
Ekwe Dir. Marc-Antoine Tchicot.
When a young ambitious gallery owner discovers the true value of a recently acquisition,
he is faced with making a choice between "dollar" and "honor".
Sunday 4th February • 3pm - $10
Battle for America Dir. Alrick Brown.
Cultures collide to create one voice of hope for America. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
People Are Children Dir. Alrick Brown & M. Stewart Thorndike.
People are children is a short documentary, a conversation really, that explores the voices and perspectives of many types of children of varying backgrounds. When we discuss discrimination and diversity we sometimes forget that the world we are living in does not belong to us, but rather, our children.They are the ones who inherit our fears, loves, prejudices, etc. They learn it by watching us. In this short, children remind us of how simple, complicated and absurd intolerance is. They inspire us to change.
Alone Dir.Clayton Broomes Jr.
Two lonely people, an older man and a young woman, meet and make an instant connection.
For him, it becomes a matter of not letting her go while she tries to reconnect with her estranged family. Together, they venture on a startling journey of discovery revolving around the puzzling issue of suicide.
Living The Legacy Dir Kevin Tate.
Biography on minister and activist Rev. Dr. Herbert Daughtry.
Africa Dir. Alrick Brown.
This PSA reminds us to respect the resources of the Mother Continent.
Death of Two Sons Dir. Alrick Brown.
Death of Two Sons follows the life histories of Guinean Amadou Diallo and American Jesse Thyne as their dreams led them to each others home countries. The film looks at the religious, social and political implications of their deaths, raising painful and difficult questions about race and global disparities of justice. Beyond examining the broad social aspects of these events, the film leads us to a very personal truth: That the loss of any human life is equally tragic. Death of Two Sons shows the common humanity shared by these young men, their families, and their nations.
Tribute to Gil Noble and Presentation of the Festival and Audience Choice Awards. |
