MAKE AMERICA BLACK AGAIN

6:31PM (13 mins) comedy

dir. Leon Robinson, Joel Kipnis

Candidate Lamar Johnson played by Leon (Cool Runnings, Ali, Cliffhanger) is running for President of the United States on the campaign slogan: “Make America Black Again”

with an all white campaign staff!

Jabari Keating

6:21PM (10 mins) drama

dir. Stacey Larkins

Upon making a life altering decision, Jabari Keating is a candid first person narrative film that explores his personal reflections, life experiences and trials and tribulations as an African American in present day America.

Here Kitty

6:14PM (7 mins) dark comedy

dir. Joe Marshall

Exploring the boundary lines between sexual attraction and sexual harassment, a group of young adults discuss the ethics of cat calling in this dark comedy.

Under The Law

6:04PM (10 mins) drama

dir. Mitsu Miyashima

Adriel, a qualified and determined individual, is looking for employment at a law firm, but a blemish on his record holds him back. However, everything changes when Karen  finds out what his motive was on the night of his incident. 

Night

5:58PM (6 mins) drama

Christian Scales

A young woman confronts her fears when returning home late from work.

Riverment

5:05PM (19 mins) drama

dir. Shayla Racquel

A former Civil Rights activist fears for the safety of her granddaughter who is determined to follow in her footsteps.

Botanical Black

5:00PM (5 mins) drama

dir. Brit Fryer

In a world where Black children who die become potted plants, a weary florist makes her last delivery.

Ghost Me

4:54PM (6 mins) drama

dir. R. Cadell Cook, II

A drunk driver has a ghostly encounter in his rear view mirror.

Dishonour

4:15PM (39mins) drama

dir. Terrence Turner

A five year old girl is caught in middle of a struggle between her recently widowed father and his elderly aunt who disagree on how best to adapt to the customs and laws of their newly adopted home in the United Kingdom.  The aunt’s failure to abandon ancient African tribal traditions, including the harmful practice of FGM or female genital mutilation, leads to potentially devastating consequences for the young girl. All six characters in the film are played by one remarkable female actor, Mimi Ndiweni.