In the wake of his parents’ separation, a young boy embarks on a transformative journey that challenges his understanding of family, love, and masculinity. Guided by his father’s attempts to impart essential life skills, including how to throw a punch, he begins to understand that being strong isn’t just about physical power; it’s about inner strength, emotional fortitude, and the ability to confront life’s adversities head-on.
Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games [short film]
Joe Brewster, Michèle Stephenson
United States 18 minutes
Synopsis
Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games takes a historical look at the profound influence of black girls on popular culture and the musical aesthetics within the black community. Uncovering a legacy that spans centuries, the film meticulously explores African culture, and how hand games and other artistic forms of communication were employed to defy oppressive cultural constraints. The cultural significance of hand games has become an integral part of modern American culture, yet often, the contributions of black girls in shaping society are frequently disregarded and remain uncredited. Black Girls Play gives viewers an opportunity to discover and appreciate their contributions.
376 Days (Nick Cave: Keep it Movin’) takes viewers on an intimate exploration of acclaimed artist Nick Cave’s life and creative process as he prepares for a retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, marking the culmination of his illustrious 40-year career. The focus extends to an extraordinary 80-piece couture fashion performance titled “The Color Is,” which beautifully celebrates themes of gender identity and acceptance.
Nazaire-Miller’s inspiring documentary offers an unfiltered glimpse into Cave’s authentic vulnerability and humanity as both an artist and a cherished member of his community. It’s a testament to the profound love and support that surrounds him. 376 Days confidently signals that Cave’s body of work will continue to resonate and leave an indelible mark on the art world for generations to come.
Streetwise kid Queenie navigates her own path through New York City. This beautifully shot film is a love letter to the city at street-level and young actor Milinka Winata delights with a funny and heart-felt performance.
The Black church is explored as a site of personal and political belonging through portraits of communities across west Philadelphia and southeast London. Director Ufuoma Essi eschews traditional documentary structure, providing a more lived-in experience of these places and the communities that cherish them.
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