On the day of his long-awaited, well-deserved promotion at his corporate job, an ambitious Black man starts to see cracks in his carefully constructed persona. Director, Writer, Producer: Kelvin Summerhill Key Cast: Alfred Pierce Trailer: Black Butterfly - Trailer | A 2023 Charlotte Black Film Festival Official Selection - YouTube
A joyful portrait of Reverend Dallas Conyers–how she survived environmental racism, became a climate organizer out of necessity, and her passion for healing the climate crisis through community organizing and her frontyard garden. Director: Kerri Pang; Producers: Joshua Clark and Lauren Valenzuela; Key Cast: Dallas Conyers Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHLqDyjIXBw
A documentary that explores the mindset of kids during the pandemic and all the events of 2020 Director, Writer, Producer: Joyce A Jones Trailer: Generation Z - Trailer | A 2023 Charlotte Black Film Festival Official Selection - YouTube
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
The untold story of Florence Griffith Joyner, told through the eyes of those who knew her best. Director: Shannon Dion; Producer: Mary Joyner; Key Cast: Mary Joyner Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI0mO7vJSyI
Drinking from the colored-only water fountain, entering the backdoor of a restaurant, and using the colored-only restrooms were a part of growing up in the segregated south. Remaining in the south as others moved north for a better life, William “Pete” Kennedy’s desire was to enhance his city’s progression through consistent positive change - one […]
On the day of his long-awaited, well-deserved promotion at his corporate job, an ambitious Black man starts to see cracks in his carefully constructed persona. Director, Writer, Producer: Kelvin Summerhill Key Cast: Alfred Pierce Trailer: Black Butterfly - Trailer | A 2023 Charlotte Black Film Festival Official Selection - YouTube
SON OF A PREACHER MAN is a faith-based drama/romance film. The film was inspired by Dusty Springfield's 1969 hit single "Son-of-a Preacher Man" & the parable of the "Prodigal Son" from the Bible, which takes place in modern-day society. A promising young executive involuntarily falls in love with a young gambler who ultimately ruins her career, […]
After her Grandma passes away, 26 year old Kayla is catapulted back to her childhood memories of her Grandma only to discover that her memories are different. Grandma keeps disappearing and Kayla is unable to find her. Through her journey with grief, Kayla sets out to search for Grandma and to find peace after this […]
"Color of Love" is an inspiring short film that follows the story of Susan and Andre, a couple from different backgrounds who share a deep love. When their son's life is put in danger, they face incredible challenges that threaten their family's safety and security. As they navigate through the struggles and trauma, Susan and […]
