A concerned divorced struggling MOM tries to convince her very smart techno teenage son JARED to wear a mask because of a deadly virus called Killwaukee-19. He and his friends refuse to quarantine, one of his friends RYAN catches the virus and dies, but not before him and Jared create a photographic technical mobile app […]
From Sheena Faust Entertainment comes a modern day adaptation of the biblical story of Joseph, a timeless story that encourages, motivates, and inspires The Dreamer in us all. An arrogant bachelor must overcome his family's jealousy and come to terms with his own self doubt to fulfill his purpose. Director: Idris Pearson Writer, Producer: Sheena […]
1941. Buddy, an airplane mechanic from Ohio enrolls to serve his country as a Tuskegee Airman, but his beloved Eleanor must overcome her fears of racial violence in the South to join him and take a chance on love. Her transgender cousin Toni, a true romantic who doesn't tolerate identity discrimination, shows her how. Based […]
It is centered around three African American women in the 1950s as they play their last game with their baseball team. It shows their trials and tribulations as they become front runners in a game that has no place for them. It goes from their childhoods to where they are now. Directors and Writers: Ashleigh […]
It is centered around three African American women in the 1950s as they play their last game with their baseball team. It shows their trials and tribulations as they become front runners in a game that has no place for them. It goes from their childhoods to where they are now. Directors: Ashleigh B. Curry, […]
New Day Mr. E captures the experience of an unconventional Nigerian-American teacher trying to inspire a group of inner-city high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Director, Writer: Uchenna "Conphidance" Echeazu Producers: Uchenna "Conphidance" Echeazu, Olumba Obu, Ofu Obekpa Key Cast: Conphidance, Onik Obu, Chyna Willis, Te'Quan Jackson, Jeniah Thomas, Shamya Jamerica, Amarachi, John Raimondi, Celeste […]
A group of people attend a retreat to deal with the daily stresses of life only to face their problem. Director: Nick Dalmacy Writers: Tawanda Auston, Nick Dalmacy Producer: Tawanda Auston Key Cast: Larita Shelby, Denzel Wells, Julian Horton, Samuel Whitten, Olivia Crosby, Tawanda Auston Trailer: Release - Trailer | A 2023 Charlotte Black Film […]
Following 3 journalists, “Rhapsody in Justice” cleverly portrays the idiosyncrasies and complexities of racism during the Trump era. Set in Harlem New York the film utilizes satirical humor and heart stopping drama that will have you on edge. It depicts a fresh, novel approach to a systematic problem in modern America. Aesthetically vibrant, musically moving […]
A GROUP OF UNKNOWNS NOTICED THAT A LEGENDARY ACTRESS, HAD NO "STAR" ON HOLLYWOOD'S WALK OF FAME.. WE FOLLOW HER CAREER AND STRUGGLES. A PIONEER WHOM SO MANY STOOD UPON HER SHOULDERS, WHY NO STAR ?. WATCH AS WE UNRAVEL THIS STORY AND HER CAREER TO TRY AND MAKE SENSE OF IT ALL. Director: KIRK E. […]
In just a few decades after the end of enslavement, Black Americans were able to amass millions of acres of farmland. Today approximately 90% of that land is no longer in Black hands. Various factors have been employed to take Black land including violence, eminent domain and government discrimination. But it is a little-known issue […]
Come and view films from around the world as the 13th annual Charlotte Black Film Festival celebrates our 2023 official sections in person and on our IOCTV network. Two screens and 40 films in person and 100 films online. Get Your Tickets Here: BOX OFFICE
A filmmaker searches for the truth about her grandfather Edward Jones, a charismatic African American who rose to the heights of financial and political prominence in Depression-era Chicago. In shaping the destiny of a city, Ed Jones could not however escape discrimination. In conflict with both the mob and the Feds, he was forced into […]
