Section A

Columbia University, Miller Theatre 2960 Broadway, New York, NY, United States

Dance In Circles Writer: Yuming Zhang Directed by: Yuming Zhang Producer: Yuming Zhang, Ryan Rosenthal, Hanna Dzaferovic Narrative, 8:55 min. Two women dance a duet piece together, exploring their collective traumatic experiences through their movements. I AM NOT OKAY Writer: Tiffiney Davis Directed by: Gabrielle Lansner Producer: Ben Glickstein, Dean Taucher, Gabrielle Lansner Documentary, 12:10 […]

Section B

Columbia University, Miller Theatre 2960 Broadway, New York, NY, United States

Confirmation Writer: Nana Duffuor Directed by: Nana Duffuor Producer: Yaél Bermudez Narrative, 11:49 Maame is a God-fearing mother who wants nothing but the best for her son, Kojo. But when he befriends an out and proud, expressive young man in their church, Maame must confront her fear of accepting Kojo’s burgeoning sexual identity or risk […]

Section C & D

Columbia University, Miller Theatre 2960 Broadway, New York, NY, United States

Join Reel Sisters and While We Are Still Here for Starring Harlem, a daylong film festival, on October 28 from 1pm -8 pm at the Miller Theatre at Columbia University. The afternoon will include film and music celberating the Harlem's rich film and arts heritage. Section C - 4:30 p.m.-6:05 p.m. EDT The Five Demands  Directors: Greta […]

Section A

Maysles Documentary Center 343 Lenox Ave., Malcolm X Blvd., NY, United States

Saturday Director/Writer: Shandrea Evans Producer: Lexx Truss, Kendra Mitchell Narrative, 8:35 Feeling homesick after moving to Los Angeles, a young woman begrudgingly visits her great-aunt where she discovers friendship, communal history, and her new city through a fresh lens. Crown Writer: Nofisat Almaroof, Karisma Jay Directed by: Nofisat Almaroof, Karisma Jay Producers: Nofisat Almaroof, Karisma […]

Section B

Maysles Documentary Center 343 Lenox Ave., Malcolm X Blvd., NY, United States

Blueberry Writer: Stephanie Glover Directed by: Stephanie Glover Producer: Stephanie Glover Animation, Short; 5 min. A determined, practical boy has a change of heart when his favorite food comes to life. Passenger Seat Writer: Neha Gautam, Angbeen Saleem Directed by: Neha Gauam Producer: Saleem Gondal Narrative Short, 18:13 min. A young Pakistani girl from Queens, […]

Section C

Maysles Documentary Center 343 Lenox Ave., Malcolm X Blvd., NY, United States

Reunion Directors/Writers: Timothy S Naylor, Zainab Jah Producers: Djaka Souaré, Timothy S Naylor, Zainab Jah Narrative, 15 min. Isata, a West African immigrant living in the Bronx, while watching a morning talk show recognizes the guest, bestselling author, Mamadou Kargbo. He triggers in her deep memories of surviving a civil war. She wonders, was he […]

Section D

Maysles Documentary Center 343 Lenox Ave., Malcolm X Blvd., NY, United States

In remembrance of our beloved friend and mentor Pearl Bowser, we will offer a special dedication and screening of Midnight Ramble and chat about her impact on our professional and personal lives. Film historian, curator, author and archivist, Pearl's love for preserving the history of  independent Black filmmaking and uncovering Oscar Micheaux's legacy is unparalleled. Pearl's Archives […]