From every experience, an education. Presented by Center for Cultural Power

A sixth grader takes a trip with his best friend to the flea market in order to buy his first fake chain.

Glitter Ain't Gold

BODY LANGUAGE is a candid conversation about body image and experience for Black gay, queer, and same gender loving men. Brothers share their personal journeys in authentic dialogues about heartache and healing. This film speaks directly to Black g/q/SGL men but the ideas of self-love are universal.

BODY LANGUAGE

Vortex is a meditative short documentary on "process". Vortex is an examination of the path and process of multidisciplinary artist Terence Nance. Taking you on a journey inside the thoughts, questions, prayers and inspiration that have inspired Nance's musical journey.

Vortex

Filmed on the Qualla Boundary and Cherokee Nation, ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught) explores expressions of reciprocity in the Cherokee world, brought to life through a story told by an elder and first language speaker.

ᎤᏕᏲᏅ (What They’ve Been Taught)

A young woman struggling to acknowledge the first anniversary of her sister's death is lost in her grief. Can her close friend and past lover guide her into acceptance? Nominated for Best Short Narrative Film.

Losing Joy

Lesedi spends her days throwing stones at passing cars and hoping for something to happen. Unexpectedly, a car breaks down leading her to fear that she is responsible. Still, a transient connection is formed between Lesedi and the reluctant visitor.

The Town

Savvy Q&A

Shorts: Savvy 

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BlackStar Film Festival an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities globally. 

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