FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival

AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN STORIES: MAKE IT SOUL (Shorts Program)

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PUBLIC PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form


African and African American stories need to be heard, read, and celebrated!


African and African American stories need to be heard, read, and celebrated! It's Chicago's South Side, winter, 1965. The Regal Theater hosts James Brown and Solomon Burke. Backstage, everyone's under pressure. But in 1960's America, both men know their music has unexpected powers. A real-life gifted African-Canadian hockey player undergoes an intimate journey where he reveals the buried history of how Black athletes helped pioneer modern hockey and discovers that his passion is tied to a remarkable heritage.


Shorts Program Runtime: 60 minutes


Ages: 11-13


Themes: African and African American experiences, perspectives, and heritage.


Language: This program is presented in English, French, and Xhosa with English subtitles


Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.

I NEVER PICKED COTTON (Short Film)


Synopsis: In this animated documentary, a young woman recalls her experiences with racism and the impact it has had on her.


Program Type: School Program and Public Program – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form 


Content Advisory: This film contains Mature Themes.


Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    4 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Director
    Yolanda Morgan