Directed by Stefon Bristol   

1:41pm (15 minutes) sci-fi, drama

Presented by Spike Lee, two Brooklyn teenage prodigies, C.J. Walker and Sebastian Thomas - determined to outwit fate and role-play as God - build make-shift time machines to save CJ's brother, Calvin, from being wrongfully killed by a police officer.

Directed by Dewey Ortiz Jr.

1:30pm (11 minutes) web series  

Survivor Stories tells four courageous stories about survival, created in conjunction with the advocacy group, Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags.

Directed by Wyatt Cagle

1:06pm (24 minutes) drama

During a race riot in Beaumont, Texas in June 1943, Officer Miller Harvey, a white police officer is determined to protect and serve his city and family.  Black business owner Carver Jefferson is hell-bent on taking his family far away from the city as racial hostility has led to the destruction of his home and business. After curfew while Beaumont is under martial law, Harvey, another white officer and Jefferson’s worlds collide at a roadblock. 

Directed by Maurice Simmons

12:44pm (22 minutes) drama

Congress passed a new Bill to reduce the violence sweeping the nation between Black and White Americans, It mandates that all Black and White people separate and move to different states. Two Austin, neighbors, Don & Tori and Jamal & Asia must wrestle with the implications of Bill 2/29.

Directed by Matthew Gentile  

12:30pm (14 minutes) drama

1875, Indian Territory. Bass Reeves, is the first African-American to be deputized by the U.S. Marshal service. When Bass charges into the desert, he engages in a shootout with two outlaws, Maha and Glen Huddleston, also African-American. Bass kills Maha in the gunfight, and arrests Glen, ordering him to carry Maha’s body across the desert back to Fort Smith. Over the course of their journey, Glen questions Bass’ choice of career and tries to psych Bass out in an unorthodox attempt at escape, a tactic that works as Bass begins to question his own mind in regards to the idea of justice and choosing to fight for a law and a country that may never fight for him.

Directed by Mark Jason Welch     

11:52am (23 minutes) web series

GMG Presents: Self Made is a 7 Episode reality web series following the DMV based record label GMG Presents as they seek to find an artist to solidify their brand and stake their claim in the global music industry.

Directed by Antonio Hernandez

11:33am (19 minutes) web series

Glow End Theory is a bimonthly concert and dance party that features performances and DJ sets by dynamic women of color in the art/music scene in our area. This episode of ""Garnish"" features interviews and performance footage shot at the very first Glow End Theory at Black Cat DC in November 2016 as well as Vol. 03 in January 2017.

Directed by Daniel Mills         

11:23am (10 minutes) docu-drama

A survivor of sex trafficking is re-victimized by her arrest record until she finds Amara Legal Center in Washington, D.C.

Directed by Gemal Woods

10:08am (1 hr 15 minutes) documentary

This film explores the musical exchange between Christylez Bacon's DC-centric Hip Hop and various music styles from Brazil.

Directed by Bo Tan   

9:58am (10 minutes) student film

A short documentary film explores untold history and visionary future of the U Street Corridor, a fast-changing community with two locals through their thriving careers.

Directed by Anthony Anderson , Martha Byrne  

9:38am (20 minutes) web series

After being sexually assaulted by a masked assailant, Sean feels further victimized by detectives who insensitively question his story. Later, Salina arrives to console Sean and is informed that the attacker also stole Sean's wallet which contains a wedding ring attached to a chain that belonged to Julian. (Sean's husband who was killed in an explosion on their wedding day).

Directed by Rocky McKoy (Rocky Relnaim)      

9:00am (38 minutes) drama

"Orange Line Vienna" tells the story of Jordan, an aspiring writer who has gotten caught up in the mundane of life,  and Leslie, a free spirited dancer who is afraid to leave her comfort zone.  Seemingly polar opposites, fate brings them together while waiting on the metro train to work.