August 17-19,2017
Directed by Sewra G Kidane
4:43pm (5 minutes) experimental
An enthralling fashion film centered on a fabulously fascinating woman reciting a short soliloquy paying homage to her love for using exclamation points in her missives.
Directed by Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
4:33pm (10 minutes) documentary
Jennyselt is a dancer of Afro Cuban Folklore, with great prestige within Cuba and internationally and currently dances with the group Yoruba Andabo. She seeks her successor to keep the legacy of Afro-Cuban culture, dance and religion alive. Jennyselt takes us to the side of Havana that is rarely seen by tourist, Juanelo. Where there is a community project cultivating dreams and teaching the next generation of dancers. Who will she choose to keep the legacy alive?
Directed by Joe Petricca
4:17pm (16 minutes) drama
A man who is a little lost finds himself connecting with a surprising woman who shows up to buy the DVR he is selling on Craigslist.
Directed by Blake Bynum, Brandon Michael Thomas
4:08pm (9 minutes) drama
A man seeks closure with his ex fiancee whom he previously left after being diagnosed with a life threatening illness.
Directed by Donnie Seals Jr.
3:11pm (57 minutes) documentary
'Making SkyBreak' is a behind the scenes look at the creation of Zo!'s latest soul album. We not only travel the country talking to the artists behind the music, but we delve deep into the beginnings of Zo!'s music career.
Directed by Robert Brogden
3:08pm (3 minutes) drama
Anthony, a young black man on his way to a big meeting at work, discovers vandalism on his neighbor’s front door and must decide whether to do something about it or make it to work on time.
Directed by Lande Yoosuf
2:58pm (10 minutes) comedy
Meet SHANI—a young black woman that by all means plays it safe at work. She is wrestling with how she should deal with the blatant disparities on one especially tense ""Black Friday"". Will she finally challenge the way her boss cherry picks job related offenses, or keep quiet and stay under the radar? This film explores the sad reality of being black not only in corporate America, but in American society.
Directed by Antidote Musiq
2:41pm (17 minutes) web series
A six episode web series depicting the life stories of six individuals and their pursuit of life goals while obtaining faith in challenging times and finding something greater to inspire them to make it through.
Directed by Ronald Benson-EL
2:26pm (15 minutes) drama
A father (Mark) desperately seeks his family’s forgiveness and understanding for a decision that he cannot reverse.
Directed by Marcellus Cox
2:12pm (14 minutes) drama
A Young African American Male travels back in time to 1964 too address social issues effecting Black America to Malcolm X & Dr. King
Directed by Kaisan Rei
Reigh returns home to find her family
Directed by Mark Lipman, Helen S. Cohen
1:35pm (22 minutes) documentary
Arc of Justice traces the remarkable journey of New Communities, Inc. (NCI), a story of racial justice, community development, and perseverance in the face of enormous obstacles.
Directed by Jules Caroline
12:45pm (50 minutes) narrative feature- foreign language
On an island off the coast of Guadeloupe, two sisters, Myriam and Vanessa, have planned to stay for a few days in the family house, where the sweet memory of their grandmother is still vivid. But Vanessa is not aware that a particular guest is expected for lunch and when she catches sight of their father coming, a cold and quiet man that she didn't want to see anymore, it is too late to escape the confrontation?
