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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Fri., May 17, 2024 at 5:30 pm, join Reel Sisters for an evening of readings, and screening of Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip Hop (Netflix Docuseries, Ep. 4) and Black Love Manifesto written and directed by Liza Jessie Peterson. CR Capers, founder of the Hip Hop Film Festival, will lead a […]
Reel Sisters & While We Are Still Here Celebrates The Power of Love & Community Evening Highlights Include Harlem Fragments, The Dancing Teacher, Superman Doesn't Steal & It Was All A Dream! On Thurs., Oct. 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm, While We Are Still Here & Reel Sisters will officially kick off our A State of Grace […]
Thursday, October 10, 2024, Columbia University Miller Theater In celebration of Reel Sisters 27th Anniversary Season, we present an afternoon of films by women of color from across the globe. SECTION B - One Town At A Time - 8:15 pm-10:15 pm One Town At A Time Producer/Director/Writer: Roxana Walker-Canton documentary, 65 min. One Town […]
Oct. 19, 2024 - Spike Lee Screening Room, LIU SECTION A - Surviving the System - 1 pm-2:25 pm How to Sue the Khan Director: John Beder Producer: Raji Ramanathan, Ben Crump, Cameron S. Mitchell documentary, 34 min. From Producer Ben Crump. America’s first hate group, the Ku Klux Klan, dealt out hatred and violence for over […]
Oct. 19, 2024 - Spike Lee Screening Room, LIU SECTION B - Sisters On Wheels - 2:35 pm-3:45 pm 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 […]
Oct. 19, 2024 - Spike Lee Screening Room, LIU SECTION C - Family Friendly Shorts Lil' RED is RIDING the wrong way in the HOOD! Producer/Director/Writer: Venus Jones animated film, 7 min. Lil Red is Riding the Wrong Way in the Hood is a gender and Hip Hop twist on a classic cautionary tale, and it […]
REEL SISTERS - Section D - The MAGIC of MUSIC IN FILM - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Experience the Magic of Music in Film! Presented by Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and the LIU Media Arts Dept., this special screening explores how music transforms storytelling. Enjoy a captivating lineup featuring Solo Act, a short film by LIU Media […]
