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BLACK VOICES BLACK STORIES (Ages 8-10)

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KUUMBA UMBO / Birth of Form
A young boy befriends an African buffalo, but when tragedy strikes, he dedicates his life to commemorating his lost friend.
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Charlie and the Hunt
The Devil Will Run
Shah is convinced that the Devil lives in a hole in his backyard. But with the help of his best friend, he finds the courage to face his fear once and for all.
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Generation Impact: The Coder
Jay Jay Patton was only thirteen-years-old when she created Photo Patch, a mobile app designed for children to send letters and photos to incarcerated parents. Patton's story continues to inspire young people of color to pursue their dreams.
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New Moon
Jay Jay and his mother Edie spend their nights together listening to music and telling stories. When they witness a new moon one night, JayJay learns the importance of hope and believing in himself.
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Stories of Black love, joy, resistance, perseverance and dreams as well as a beautiful tale of long ago can be found in this collection of shorts from around the world.


For Ages 8-10 | 63 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal, and American Sign Language with English subtitles


Themes: Identity, resistance, bravery, hopes/dreams 


This program contains: Language


ACCESSIBLE SCREENING: Films in this program are captioned for the hearing impaired. 

New Moon


Based on the play by Colman Domingo, one starry summer night, young Jay Jay and his mother Edie sit together on their front porch, sipping ice tea and listening to the radio. Under the soft light of the new moon, Jay Jay joins his mother as she embarks on a magical journey to rediscover lost dreams, find forgiveness, and nurture new hopes. Now an adult, he recalls this extraordinary night and the wisdom Edie passed on to him, reflecting on the importance of reaching for a better future while remembering one's roots.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    11 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Jeff Le Bars, Jérémie Balais
  • Screenwriter
    Colman Domingo, Raúl Domingo
  • Producer
    Colman Domingo, Raúl Domingo
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