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Oct. 19 – Section B – Sisters on Wheels

October 19 @ 2:35 pm - 3:45 pm

The Solace of Sisterhood 2

Oct. 19, 2024 – Spike Lee Screening Room, LIU

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SECTION B – Sisters On Wheels – 2:35 pm-3:45 pm

The Solace of Sisterhood

The Solace of Sisterhood

Director: Geneva Peschka, Anna Andersen

Producers: Geneva Peschka, Anna Andersen, Jeremy Blum

documentary, 10 min.

The Solace of Sisterhood follows the Caramel Curves, an all-Black female biker crew in New Orleans, as they defy societal norms by embracing their multifaceted identities. This short documentary explores the lives of co-founders Shanika “Tru” Beatty and Nakosha “Coco” Curry, uncovering their authenticity and vulnerability. The Solace of Sisterhood stands as a compelling testament to the pursuit of finding freedom through legacy and the art of riding.

A Race in the Sun

A Race in the Sun

Producer/Director: K. Nicole Mills

documentary, 20 min.

An exploration of cycling culture through the eyes of Ayesha McGowan who rose through the ranks of the New York City underground cycling world to break barriers as the world’s first African American woman to become a professional cyclist.

The Jam

The Jam

Director/Writer: Sasha J Manning

Producers: Sasha J Manning, Sass Wright

narrative, 12 min.

At a girls’ night out roller-skating, a young woman becomes distracted by her boyfriend’s looming presence and must decide whether to leave her abusive relationship.

Sunflower Girl

Sunflower Girl

Director/Writer: Holly M. Kaplan

Producers: Holly M. Kaplan, Seika Paradeis

narrative, 13 min.

Rosie, a 13-year-old Chinese-American girl, embarks on a skateboarding escapade through the streets of New York with her crush and his best friend – at the cost of abandoning her little sister and never delivering a forgotten lunchbox.

Details

Date:
October 19
Time:
2:35 pm - 3:45 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://reelsisters.org/event/oct-19-section-b/

Organizer

Reel Sisters of the Diaspora
Phone
212-865-2982
Email
reelsisters@yahoo.com
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Venue

Spike Lee Screening Room
1 University Plz
Brooklyn, NY 11201 United States
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