Film Guide

Block Begins At 6:20 PM

Greenwood Ablaze

“GREENWOOD ABLAZE 🔥: A Tulsa Race Massacre Art Documentary” This dynamic production brings a faith-based voice to the Tulsa Race Massacre discussion by fusing poetry, music, and historical accounts and re-enactments of Tulsa in 1921.

Breathe

For Eric, it is a normal day in his life/neighborhood. For the world, it’s the day Eric faces the reality of taking his last breath. #breatheericgarnershort

Hip Hop's Lost Soul

While exploring memories of the past, a mother and son find out the true meaning of understanding their differences. See what happens when a simple house visit turns into a much-needed wake-up call in this story about family, love, and loss all told through the power of music and poetry.

Huey

Dr. Huey P. Newton was the co-founder of the radical group The Black Panther Party. From the party’s inception, Dr. Newton was the target of Federal, State and Local Governments for his efforts in liberating the African American community in Oakland and beyond from the blatant discrimination thrust upon the race as a whole. “Was Huey P. Newton randomly murdered or was it an orchestrated assassination by the United States government?”

Traffick in the City

Alex; a wholesome young man desperate for what seems to be financial opportunity-- finds himself caught up in the middle of a notorious local sex trafficking ring— But it might be exactly where he needs to be..

Block Begins At 5:30 PM

A Race in the Sun

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.

Pictures Only

Set in 1950s Bronzeville, Louise Parker is facing eviction from her home. Desperate to keep her independence and status, she is introduced to a lucrative performing opportunity. While attempting to keep this new venture a secret, she simultaneously gains popularity, risking being exposed to and disowned by her mother. After being offered a promotion, she is left with two choices, become the headliner, or allow her family to lose everything.

Ameka and Her Magical Crown

After discovering her voluminous hair is her magical crown, Ameka, a spirited young girl, must harness its whimsical powers to protect her community, confront social issues, and learn the true meaning of empowerment and compassion while navigating a world where her hair has a mind of its own.

Freedom Hair

Based on the inspiring, true story of Melony Armstrong, a mother who works at a shelter for battered women decides to start a natural hair braiding business to achieve financial independence for herself and others. To do so she must overcome unexpected obstacles imposed by a powerful cartel and the state of Mississippi.

Block Begins At 6:00 PM

Ring The Alarm

Suicide has been silently & disproportionately affecting Black Children for years. Through interviews with Educators, Elected Officials, Clinicians, Suicide-Bereaved Families and first-hand accounts of SURVIVORS of youth suicide, Ring The Alarm spreads awareness of racial
disparity in Mental Healthcare.

Sentient

The next level of Ai.

Cadence: A Love Story

After a tragic loss knocks them out of sync, Maia and Darius struggle to find their rhythm.

Photosynthesis

After receiving life-shattering news, a chance encounter with a stranger in a plant shop challenges a woman's morals and credence about love.

Remember Me: Dementia in the African American Community

More than 55 million people worldwide have dementia and African Americans are disproportionately diagnosed compared to their white counterparts. Remember Me: Dementia in the African American Community examines the disparities through personal stories from dementia patients, caregivers who care for their loved ones, and dementia experts who discuss everything from the alarming statistics to African Americans' mistrust of the medical community to resources to reverse the current trends.

Block Begins At 5:30 PM

They Don’t Live Long

Jack has just been released from prison for a felony pending hearing in two months, and he could be sentenced to up to five years. While he tries to heed his mother’s advice and keep a low profile, the connection with his fellow miscreants proves just too deep to ignore.

Save Our Sons

An original SWAT MEET Inc. film exploring the ripple effect of our choices on ourselves and those around us.

The Wrong Choice

A talented yet trouble teenager torn between two worlds: His passion for art and the allure of street life.

The War Torn Drum

In the late 1860’s, a U.S. Marshal bonds with a post Civil War drummer boy in their search to track down a wanted criminal.

SA'ANA

Like most African teenagers, Sa’ana is expected by her family to adhere to a strict moral path and excel academically. Still, the consequences are dire after attending a party and making a life-altering decision with Chris. Filled with remorse, she embraces her Christian faith only to face the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy. She must navigate the challenges of leaving school, deal with the disappointment from her parents, and fight the temptations to go against her newfound beliefs.

Block Begins At 6:00 PM

Battle Line: A Poetic Cry for Justice

"Battle Line" explores the interconnected stories of a community grappling with police brutality, systemic injustice, and the urgent need for change. Through the lens of poetry and personal narratives, the program

They're Marching On Us

An overview of police brutality.

HELP! I Think My Teacher is Racist

A group of Black school kids in London are torn between the approaches of two teachers as they face racial discrimination and prejudice in school and for some, trauma at home. Based on OUR true stories. Starring Craige Middleburg (Gassed Up on Amazon Prime) as Mr Selby.

GATES

A couple is violently kicked out of their paradise, and thrust into a strange new land.

Block Begins At 4:00 PM

My Own

"MY OWN" is a captivating experimental short documentary music video that follows the journey of a young refugee who leaves his life and family behind to seek refuge in Venice, Italy. This poignant narrative exposes the cold reality many immigrants and refugees from non-white countries face in Europe, while also revealing how our protagonist finds solace in a new community. 

Sites of Resistance and Healing

Kick off the festivities as the gates open to welcome music enthusiasts from all around.

Mister Gates

Real-estate mogul Christopher Gates becomes homeless after losing his family, only to discover the sinister connection to their deaths.