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Directed by Nadia Sasso
7:54pm (45 minutes) *featured documentary film
A documentary film that explores the complex identity formations of young African women living in America and West Africa who identify bi-culturally. It specifically looks at how they wrestle with concepts of race, complexion, gender, and heritage among other issues.
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Directed by Brandon Hairston
7:54pm (5 minutes) comedy
A collection of comedic shorts from the makers of the D.C. Yuppies web series, including a first look at their upcoming web series premiering this fall.
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Directed by R. Kayeen Thomas
7:41pm (13 minutes) student film
Short documentary exploring benefits and pitfalls of Brown v. Board.
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Directed by Palesa Lebona
7:26pm (15 minutes) student film
A 1960's period piece set in Oakland California centred around a 12 year-old, dark-skinned girl who is torn between her own personal identity, and seeking the love and affection from her light-skinned grandmother.
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Directed by Monda Raquel Webb
7:15pm (11 minutes) historic fiction
Two girls prepare for a fun day at the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels, Belgium, with the same expectations, but very different outcomes.
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