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The Retrieval (94m, U S A) dir. by Chris Eska
Set on the outskirts of the U.S. Civil War, The Retrieval follows a fatherless 13 year-old boy sent north by his bountyhunter gang on a dangerous mission to retrieve a wanted man. During their journey...
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TRUE BLUES (85m, U S A) dir. by Daniel Patinkin
TRUE BLUES is a celebration of the contemporary performers of traditional blues. A blend of thoughtful conversation and live concert appearances, this feature documentary gives viewers an intimate,...
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The FADE: A Clean Cut Documentary
Big Bright Films debut their feature length documentary The Fade; the distinctive film presents an exclusive window into the lives of 4 barbers, including Johnny “Cakes” Castellanos; responsible for...
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JOY, IT’S NINA (34m, United Kingdom) dir. by Jane Thorburn
Shot in England and Nigeria by Jane Thorburn, this evocative and original film builds on the experiences and emotional lives of West African women living in the UK separated from their families. The...
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Coming Back for More – Sly Stone Documentary – Willem Alkema
Documentary about Sly Stone. Featuring interviews with former bandmembers, family and a recent interview with Sly himself. The film will be screened on several Film Festivals.
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“Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp”
“Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp”, examines the tumultuous life of legendary Chicago pimp Iceberg Slim (1918-1992) and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. These...
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The Black Fatherhood Project (74m, U S A) dir. by Jordan Thierry
First-time filmmaker Jordan Thierry offers context and conversation in this honest exploration of fatherhood in Black America. Through a telling of his own story and interviews with historians, he...
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Esperanza Spalding: Radio Music Society
From the beginning of her life to her current success as a creative musician, Esperanza Spalding has charted her own course. The young bassist/vocalist/composer was one of the biggest breakout stars...
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Against the Grain (127M, USA) DIR by Elias Mael
An inner-city kid goes to college in hopes of becoming a neurosurgeon one day. Award-winning screenwriter and former Laney Student, Elias G. Mael was tired of played-out Hollywood stories in which...
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Brown Babies, Dir. Michaela Kirst (30m /60m) – German
SATURDAY : 5pm - S.F. School of Digital Filmmaking: BROWN BABIES - 925 Mission Street Suite 108, (5th and Mission) SUNDAY, JUNE 16-FATHER’S DAY! San Francisco Black Film Festival Father’s Day...
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