FILM SCHEDULE
Friday June 6, 2025
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY - SCREEN 4 - 11:00AM - 1:00PM | 98 MIN/ 1 HR 38 MIN
BAM BAM: THE SISTER NANCY STORY | 98 MIN | SCREEN 12
Director: Alison Duke
The hit song “Bam Bam” has long held the status of an anthem in the reggae genre and is one of the most sampled vocals ever. Lesser known is the story behind the song and even moreso, the woman behind the voice.
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YOUTH BLOCK 1 - SCREEN 1 - 11:45AM - 2:00PM | 2 HRS 33 MIN
HARDING UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL / RUNTIME: 30 MIN
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*Film description coming soon*
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BEHIND HIS EYES / 17 MIN
Director: Jaidyn Wilson
Producer: Guo-Jian Swartz, Jack Pedro
A young man struggles to acknowledge his vulnerability after receiving a challenging school assignment.
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WELCOME TO SCHOOL / 26 MIN
Director: Kristin Adair
Producer: Leah Y Lamb
Welcome to School is a documentary produced in 2023 by the Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation in conjunction with Unchained Stories, a social impact production company. The film traces the 25-year legacy of the Washington, DC based Maya Angelou Schools’ storied history of grassroots organizing, resource activism, and creating a specialized safe space for carceral and alternative education students.
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THE REBEL GIRLS / 25 MIN
Director: Felicia D Henderson
Inspired by a true story, "THE REBEL GIRLS" is a historical drama that travels the journey of 15 young girls who were “arrested” and imprisoned in a Civil War-era stockade in the summer of 1963. For nearly two months, without charging them with a crime or notifying their parents of their whereabouts, they were held in an undisclosed location by the Americus, GA police department.
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BLOCK 2: SCHOOL DAZE - SCREEN 4 - 1:00PM - 2:45PM | 77 MIN/ 1 HR 17 MIN
SOUL SEARCH / 4 MIN
Director: Sidney R Wadsworth
Playboy Walt gets more than he anticipated when he matches with Kim on a dating app and goes over to her place to "Netflix and Chill."
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SIDELINE STORY / 24 MIN
Director: Sam Buckner III, Deanté Gray
Hezi and Parker are two ex-basketball phenoms who find themselves in a similar predicament of financial struggles, soon to realize that ball might be the solution to both of their problems.
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THANK YOU SADE / 28 MIN
Director: Julie Fergus
17 year old Melody has to make a decision that will affect the rest of her life.
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THE BET / 21 MIN
Director: Sandrel Young
In "The Bet," we follow a pessimistic spirit guide named KIT, who lives among humans, that turns purposefully unproductive after failing to save a youngster named Blue from a terrible fate. Blue, who is now a spirit guide, challenges Kit to a wager on whether humanity is worth saving.
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BLOCK 3: CREATIVES & BURNOUT - SCREEN 7 - 1:45PM - 3:30PM | 77 MIN/ 1 HR 17 MIN
BURNOUT / 5 MIN
Director: Aaron Baker
Work. Friends. Travel. Work Again. A young woman grapples with the weight of her overwhelming life, as she navigates the needs of everyone around her…not including herself
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BIG BRAIN WEIGHT OF CONSCIOUSNESS / 15 MIN
Director: Krishanni Smith
In a rapidly shifting Charlotte art scene rocked by budget cuts, an ambitious college grad and a self-made fine artist form an unlikely partnership to carve out their place, challenge the system, and put their city on the global map one thought at a time.
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THE UNTOLD TALES OF TALENTED PEOPLE / 4 MIN
Director: Michal Simon
This five-part digital series based in Phoenix, Arizona explores the lives of three black artists and the challenges they face to pursue their dreams in the fashion and music industries.
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YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEET / 13 MIN
Director: Emma Cones, Ashley Obinwanne
You Can't Stop the Beet is a comedic web series that follows the lives of three twenty-somethings in Los Angeles, who find themselves working at a beet-themed fast-food restaurant despite their best efforts and lofty aspirations.
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SAY YOUR NAME / 13 MIN
Director: Matthew Francis Kerr
Marcus Jones is a young man struggling to become an actor and overcome his personal demons.
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MARQUE DOS / 12 MIN
Director: Asha Chai-Chang
An aspiring tour manager moves up the ranks in the marketing industry where discovering herself and her place in the world faces off with the demands of her dream job.
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YOUTH BLOCK 2 - SCREEN 1 - 2:15PM - 2:30PM | 15 MIN
CUT ME SUMMA DAT NOISE / 7 MIN
Director: Cara Hagan
Cut Me Summa Dat Noise is a film that celebrates the rhythms of everyday life through the eyes of a neighborhood matriarch who sets the tone for a new day with the beat of her own heart. As the neighborhood comes to life, people of all ages unite in a joyous cacophony of sound that illuminates the connections between them as members of a vibrant and diverse community in rhythm.
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TALES OF SWAGGY & SASSY / 4 MIN
Director: Ty Wyche, Alex Wyche, Reggie Hollins
Join Swaggy, as he and his best friend Sassy embark on a magical journey through baseball history, channeling the powers of legendary Negro League baseball players with his mystical gold chain.
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HOW WAS YOUR DAY / 5 MIN
Director: Najja Akinwole
How was Your Day? This is a typical question in the Applebottom household during their usual family dinners. With their mouths full of Mommy’s delicious jellied food and plates heavy with a steamy clown meat steak, join them for a bit of idle chit chat. Be a fly on the wall for their ridiculous conversations and ask yourself, what will they say next?
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BLOCK 4: SHORT + FEATURE - SCREEN 4 - 3:00PM - 4:45PM | 87 MIN/ 1 HR 27 MIN
DARK BUT BEAUTIFUL / 4 MIN
Director: Justin Myrick
A reflection of one woman's experience with colorism over four decades as could only be written by her. Using an all-Black, female, cast, this short film showed her reactions to some of the harsh comments that were made by those closest to her through the years. She discovered a scripture that became the fuel for her to heal from emotional wounds and fuel her passion project of helping others become more confident too.
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THE FORSAKEN / 83 MIN
Director: Kevin A. Lattimore
When a young boy stumbles upon a forgotten book, The Forsaken, he finds himself captivated by the gripping adventures of Latt and Stylz, two rough-and-tumble cowboys on a hunt for a legendary treasure.
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BLOCK 5: SHADES OF BLACK WOMEN - SCREEN 1 - 3:45PM - 5:45PM | 111 MIN/ 1 HR 51 MIN
WHEN BLACK WOMEN DARE TO TRAVEL / 22 MIN
Director: Amine Faali
When Black Women Dare to Travel documents the experiences of Black women from the United States on their first journey to Africa, specifically Morocco. This film captures the powerful impact of these women defying centuries of social and economic barriers that have historically restricted Black travelers.. By engaging with new cultures, these women foster both self-empowerment and a collective anti-racist vision.
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SINGLE & THRIVING…KIND OF / 30 MIN
Director: Ananda White
Between swiping left and right, hustling at a corporate job that often feels more like a battlefield, and trying to hold it together through self-doubt, uncertainty, vulnerability and all the highs and lows of a human life, Cass is caught in the messy, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking reality of being a Black woman in today’s world.
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RISE OF RESILENCE / 15 MIN
Director: Jamie Arielle
A Black woman, navigating the exhausting tightrope of office micro-aggressions, performative allyship, and the unspoken disconnects in her personal life. As her patience wears thin and her sarcasm sharpens, she begins to confront the absurdities around her with wit, wisdom, and a growing refusal to shrink herself for anyone comfort.
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BUTTER CAKE / 15 MIN
Director: Derrick Speight
A weary mother, desperate to reconcile with her estranged son before his execution, races against time through an unforgiving city, carrying nothing but a homemade butter cake and a lifetime of regret, only to arrive at a devastating reckoning that no love, no matter how fierce, can undo.
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DREAMS FLOAT AROUND US / 15 MIN
Director: Alicia Benjamin
“Dreams Float Around Us” is an experimental documentary that explores what it means to be a Black woman in the chaotic cultural atmosphere of 2025, and how the self-image, faith, passion and love for their community strengthen and fortify the women in Charlotte, who are featured in this film, to uplift and sustain themselves, their families and community.
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BELIEF / 14 MIN
Director: Christian Loubek
Alongside his wife and daughter, Lennox joyously unpacks their new home but is left speechless when he finds a letter in a moving box labelled 'mom' that predestines a different life for him – it’s not as he remembers.
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FEATURE FILM - SCREEN 4 - 3:45PM - 5:00PM | 67 MIN/ 1 HR 7 MIN
THE DICHOTOMY OF HATTIE MCDANIEL / 67 MIN
Director: Vincent Victoria
Actress Hattie McDaniel faces personal and professional demons as she gets ready to attend the 12th Annual Academy Awards.
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FEATURE FILM - SCREEN 9 - 5:15PM - 7:00PM | 93 MIN/ 1 HR 33 MIN
BLOWBACK / 93 MIN
Director: Bryan G. Thompson
When a family man’s wife is taken in a home invasion, his only hope to save her is his estranged father, a notorious organized crime boss.
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FEATURE FILM - SCREEN 4 - 5:15PM - 6:30PM | 50 MIN
PERDIDO / 50 MIN
Director: Muhammad Bilal
After a tragic run-in with police, Amir Rashad tries to avoid watching the news and anything that reminds him of the encounter, but as he becomes inundated with countless news reports about police brutality, repressed memories from his past begin to resurface.
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BLOCK 6: COMEDIC SHORTS - SCREEN 1 - 6:00PM - 7:00PM | 33 MIN
HURRY UP AND WAIT / 7 MIN
Director: Miguel Corado
Producer: Jamila C Gray, Moja Marilyne Mwangi
A frantic young woman’s disastrous morning spirals out of control, proving that no matter how fast she moves, life always finds a way to trip her up.
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FOOT THE BILL / 10 MIN
Director: Lloyd j Tunstill
Oh no! A historically black restaurant has been seized by white ownership! Meanwhile, two financially struggling friends argue over who should pay the bill.
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BALDY THE FILM / 16 MIN
Director: Eddie Griffith
In this heartfelt dramedy, we meet Travis, a New Yorker whose receding hairline mirrors the distant memories of his childhood. As he navigates the vibrant chaos before his birthday on a night out, he's haunted by looming thoughts. He has a great network of family and friends around him, but Travis doesn’t know how to open up about his hair loss.
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FEATURE FILM - SCREEN 4 - 6:45PM - 8:30PM | 83 MIN/ 1 HR 23 MIN
FREDERICK DOUGLASS: MY PATH TO FREEDOM / 83 MIN
Director: Keith Ernest Hoult
This production depicts Frederick Douglass as he settles down to write his first autobiography at his new home in Lynn, Massachusetts.
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FEATURE DOCUMENTARY - SCREEN 1 - 7:15PM - 8:45PM | 67 MIN/ 1 HR 7 MIN
OUR FAITH STORIES FROM THE CHURCH BALCONY/ 67 MIN
Director: Dr.Riggins R. Earl Jr
A story following the journey of Isaac Brockenton from his life in slavery and through the challenging and transformative Reconstruction and Post-Reconstruction years in South Carolina.
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FEATURE FILM - SCREEN 7 - 7:30PM - 9:15PM | 78 MIN/ 1 HR 18 MIN
A PRICE TO PAY / 78 MIN
Director: Johnny M. Sizemore
Three women battle for power, freedom, and safety all while trying to stay one step ahead of an FBI investigation that threatens to unravel their lives.
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Saturday, June 7, 20255
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY - SCREEN 14 - 10:00AM - 11:30AM | 85 MIN/ 1 HR 25 MIN
BEYOND THE HEADLINES / 40 MIN
Director: James Franklin Blue III
In 2025, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will commemorate its 50th anniversary. This milestone presents an opportune moment for the organization to share its illustrious history and vision for the future through a documentary titled “Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey.” Since its inception, NABJ has been a pivotal organization in providing career development opportunities for Black journalists, students, and communications professionals globally. As a leading advocate for Black media professionals, NABJ has ensured that its members have a voice in the global news media landscape. With a membership of over 4200 individuals, NABJ has been instrumental in advocating for greater representation in newsrooms and the expanding digital media space. Regrettably, the struggle for representation in the newsroom remains an ongoing challenge. While many journalists encounter obstacles in this evolving political climate, Black journalists encounter particularly arduous challenges, as many attempt to suppress our voices. Our film tells the story of the courageous 44 founders and enduring impact they’ve had on the media profession.
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BLOCK 7: BLACK FAMILY BLOCK - SCREEN 8 - 11:15AM - 1:15PM | 77 MIN/ 1 HR 17 MIN
BURNS & SONGS / 22 MIN
Director: Tendayi Nyeke
RISIMU (Simu for short) is the perfect housewife to Tendero and a doting mother to Nicole. Her peaceful life centers around her family, but Simu has been running from a dark past. It doesn’t matter how far away she got from the village she destroyed; memories of that day ravage her sleep.
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LOVE BY DESIGN / 15 MIN
Director: Keema Mingo
After sabotaging every date that's been planned for them, a disgruntled matchmaker pairs her two most difficult clients together, forcing them to not only plan their own dates but giving them one last chance at love before canceling their membership.
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THE CANDLE / 13 MIN
Director: Jessie D Mabrey
Producer: January D Curry, Toni Brooks, Rhonda Marie Alston
The Candle highlights the often-overlooked trauma and anxiety faced by children of incarcerated parents, revealing the profound impact of confinement on both the children and their communities.
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BLOODED / 15 MIN
Director: Frankiee Veney
In the heart of Charlotte, two brothers and their cousin find their bond shattered by a violent act that pulls one of them into the grip of the criminal justice system. As the truth slowly unravels, they’re forced to confront a betrayal that cuts deeper than blood.
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THE OPAQUE / 30 MIN
Director: Broderick Russell Jr.
After the nation's power grid shut down, society collapsed; all government, rule of law, and abundant resources became obsolete. Survival or death were the remaining options. But for one man, there has to be more
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BLOCK 8: PROGRESS ON THE FRONTLINE - SCREEN 14 - 11:45AM - 1:45PM | 61 MIN/ 1 HR 1 MIN
OASIS / 8 MIN
Director: Daniel Croix, Jonathan Logan
An English teacher's livelihood is on the line after she's fired for teaching banned literature.
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THE BROKEN DANCER / 16 MIN
Director: Felix Crumbsy
After being ostracized by her ballet company after lies perpetrated by her abusive dancer instructor, a dancer hatches a plan to expose the man's sick and abusive behavior.
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DEE’S NIGHT / 8 MIN
Director: Dee Dee Legette
Dee is a broken woman who has been taken advantage of by several men in the past. Her original heartbreak stems from being abused by her father as a child.
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MOTHER’S INSTINCT / 15 MIN
Director: Angelica Quinonez
Cecilia Rodriguez thought she understood the boundaries of surrogacy—until her bond with her unborn child became unbreakable, changing everything. Caught between the legal framework she agreed to and the overwhelming pull of maternal instincts, Cecilia embarks on an emotional journey that takes her from the comfort of tranquil shores to the isolation of a run-down motel room.
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THE OHIO, TEXAS REMIX / 15 MIN
Director: Ya'Ke Smith
A woman travels from Ohio to Texas to kidnap her son from her estranged ex-husband. Based on a true story.
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FEATURE DOCUMENTARY - SCREEN 12 - 12:30PM - 1:30PM | 43 MIN
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SUNSHINE ANDERSON / 43 MIN
Director: Tequoia Urbina
Unfinished Business is a powerful and emotionally charged documentary that delves into the journey of R&B singer, Sunshine Anderson as tshe navigates the highs and lows of the music industry.
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BLOCK 9: FAMILY MATTERS BLOCK - SCREEN 8 - 1:30PM - 4:15PM | 120 MIN/ 2 HRS
PROMISES / 14 MIN
Director: Christian Dimitrios Liatos
Struggling to cope with his mother's death and his father's alcoholism, a young baseball player must make a difficult decision: remain loyal to his team to safeguard his sister, or venture into the perilous world of drug dealing.
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FORever feroshUS / 14 MIN
Director: Naya Ryan Rashad
Shae, a man murdered in a homophobic attack, awakens in a mysterious room where the entirety of his life is projected across a series of screens. As he journeys through these memories, he must reach the final screen to uncover the truth about his death. But to get there, he must make peace with the life he’s lived.
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LIVING IN SILENCE / 31 MIN
Director: Gabrielle Johnson
Living in Silence is a documentary that explores a daughter finding out why her mother's death cause of HIV/AIDS was kept a secret. This documentary explores the secrecy stigma of HIV/AIDS and the after effects it causes for children who have had parents pass from AIDS.
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THE BEGINNING OF THE END / 15 MIN
Director: Tanya Huston
Haunted by the untimely mysterious death of their teenager son, a financial advisor is emotionally moved to uncover the truth amidst a number of personal challenges and societal changes.
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WATER / 15 MIN
Director: Lisa Hanna
A family's bound is tested as they confront the past and redefine what it means to be a parent
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UNSEEN / 15 MIN
Director: Michelle Harbin
A scared 12-year-old battling a terminal illness forms an unlikely friendship with a calm spirit of a young boy named Jo-Jo guiding him through grief and uncertainty of life and death.
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9 SECONDS / 15 MIN
Director: Armando Brown
When a troubled woman manipulates the system to frame her ex-boyfriend for domestic abuse, a chilling voice recording reveals the horrifying truth—she was the abuser all along.
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FEATURE FILM - SCREEN 12 - 2:00PM - 2:45PM | 39 MIN
CLOUDED / 39 MIN
Director: Mason Owens
Two college seniors struggle to balance career goals and relationships as the structure that school provides comes to an end.
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BLOCK 10: THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS - SCREEN 14 - 2:45PM - 4:45PM | 78 MIN/ 1 HR 18 MIN
THE PRICE OF FREEDOM / 12 MIN
Director: Lori Webster Fore
A mother, convicted of a crime she did not commit, makes a last resort attempt at freedom. But that decision comes at a cost.
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UNCLE PRESTON / 5 MIN
Director: Carter Eglitis
Uncle Preston breathes life into a family’s oral history — stories passed down through generations.
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THE FIVE STAGES OF… / 6 MIN
Director: Glenn Lissner
As a husband copes with loss, he soon realizes that things are rapidly going from tragic to worse.
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MILWAUKEE / 7 MIN
Director: Donald Hollowell
A retired Army Ranger, seeking vengeance after a Milwaukee police officer kills his son, interprets the Old Testament to justify his brutal retribution, blurring the line between justice and madness as his faith leads him down a dark and destructive path.
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THE INVITE / 20 MIN
Director: Nicholson Thibault
After 10 years, since the death of his mother, Jason is getting ready to be married and sends an invite his father, Richard. Receiving no response to his invitation, Jason comes home to get an answer in person. In the midst of seeking a response Jason also confronts his own true feelings and finally speaks them aloud.
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POPS / 13 MIN
Director: Sylvester K Folks
A young artist must decide to either abandon his work or sacrifice his home life as his father's mental health begins to deteriorate.
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HOME / 15 MIN
Director: Donja R. Love
On a cold night in NYC, after missing curfew at a shelter, T–a homeless queer teen–searches for a way to get off the streets. Knowing the city offers programs that help people living with HIV secure housing, he devises a plan to contract the virus so he can receive the same support.
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BLOCK 11: SHORT FILM - SCREEN 12 - 2:45PM - 3:15PM | 15 MIN
HUSH! SOMEBODY’S CALLING YOUR NAME / 15 MIN
Director: TBA
"Hush! Somebody's Calling My Name" delves into the profound spiritual journeys of African American pastors in Charlotte, North Carolina, exploring the diverse paths that led them to their sacred calling. Beyond the pulpit, these men and women grapple with the weight of leadership, the joys and sorrows of their congregations, and the ever-present struggle to balance faith with the realities of a changing world. From fiery sermons to quiet moments of reflection, the film intimately captures the essence of their ministerial experiences. Witness the challenges they face, the triumphs they celebrate, and the unwavering belief that fuels their dedication. "Hush!" offers a powerful and intimate glimpse into the lives and callings of those who answer when Somebody calls their name.
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BLOCK 12: THE SPIRIT OF ACTIVISM BLOCK - SCREEN 12 - 4:15PM - 5:45PM | 76 MIN/ 1 HR 16 MIN
REAL JAMAICAN FOOD / 10 MIN
Director: Michael Mikey T Campbell
Peter Ivey is an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, and Food Security Activist! With his team Mission:FoodPossible, he works to help solve the world hunger crisis through innovation empowerment and education, one meal at a time!
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EVEN ME 2.0 / 39 MIN
Director: Megan T. Ebor
Even Me 2.0 is a compelling sequel to the award-winning, 2012 documentary, "Even Me," highlighting the lives of older African American women living with HIV. Even Me 2.0 exemplifies a powerful exploration of resilience and hope, amidst the ongoing battle to end the HIV epidemic, focusing on a group too often overlooked in the HIV discourse.
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WHAT’S YOUR MAGIC / 15 MIN
Director: Malcolm Beamon
Through the lens of underserved youth and their dedicated educators, this documentary offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the struggles and triumphs they face in balancing home life, work, relationships, and their unique forms of resilience and creativity.
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TRUTH POWER & FREEDOM / 12 MIN
Director: Ahmed Tahsin Shams
As the camera follows Eric crafting a new painting, his reflections on community, memory, and resistance unfold, shaping not only his canvas but the very essence of his identity.
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BLACK FATHERHOOD - THE OTHER HOOD / 15 MIN
Director: David Goodman
"BlackfatherHOOD - The Other Hood" tells the stories of black men who work hard to stay visible in their children's lives. These men know the challenges children face, and recognize the importance of providing an example, and fatherly love where their children can thrive
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BLOCK 13: MIND OVER MATTER BLOCK - SCREEN 8 - 4:30PM - 6:30PM | 96 MIN/ 1 HR 36 MIN
THE LATE LINE / 15 MIN
Director: Christopher Cuevas
Two people that are to work deal with the effects of negative emotions and are connected by a positive change of thought. Love is found on "The Late Line".
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PASSION TO PROFITS / 15 MIN
Director: Duvale Murchison
Passion to Profits is a fast-paced, music-infused micro-documentary series that chronicles the journeys of everyday African American entrepreneurs in Greater Charlotte, transforming passion into profitable enterprise through authentic storytelling and dynamic visual artistry.
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DADDY’S CRY TOO / 23 MIN
Director: Nicole Collins
A devoted father seeks solace and understanding in a groundbreaking therapy session, where he navigates the heartbreak of losing his rights to his autistic daughter and challenges societal norms of masculinity and fatherhood in an intimate exploration of Black men's healing.
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BURIED / 8 MIN
Director: Blake Ellis, 19 Pictures
Searching for answers, a struggling musician finds solace in nature and discovers he is not as alone as he thinks.
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QUAD LIFE / 20 MIN
Director: Joyce Tsang
A young father’s world flips upside down after an accident. This is his story of reinvention as he chases normal and navigates life as a creative and quadriplegic sound designer
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COME GET YOUR BLESSING / 15 MIN
Director: Ifetayo Nellons
Marianne is determined to get her healing at the springs until she encounters a stranger who changes her life forever.
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BLOCK 14: RELAXED BUT PROFESSIONAL BLOCK - SCREEN 14 - 5:15PM - 6:30PM | 47 MIN
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME / 14 MIN
Director: Tracie Taylor
Stuck in a corporate job, a burnt-out employee is forced into a surreal confrontation with her council of coworkers, the source of her workplace trauma, and the company's peculiar HR representative, as she tries to escape her final exit interview.
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THE PROJECT THRILLER / 7 MIN
Director: Tempestt
A reimagine of the iconic Thriller with a high-fashion aesthetic.
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GO! / 10 MIN
Director: Brace Evans
Daily, Maxwell is told 'GO!' by individuals and the non-speaking walk signal. On a business trip to Berlin, a kid helps him to realize that walk signals in the United States are being used to subconsciously train and sustain a centuries old hierarchy.
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MAN FOR THE PEOPLE / 15 MIN
Director: Edward Varnie
As a community activist gears up to reveal his mayoral endorsement, he grapples with the weight of his decision as both candidates make their last-ditch appeals to secure his crucial support.
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FEATURE DOCUMENTARY - SCREEN 12 - 6:00PM - 8:00PM | 1 HR 48 MIN
SOOLANEE / 108 MIN
Director: Fekadu Dadi
SOOLANEE is a powerful film that intertwines love, legacy, empowerment, history, and justice in Ethiopia’s socio-political landscape. The film follows Soolanee, a bright and passionate university student at Adama University in Ethiopia.
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