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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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JORDAN
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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. 

KUUMBA UMBO / Birth of Form


Artifacts and relics often tell vivid stories of the past. This story follows a young boy who befriends an African buffalo. Despite their differences in appearance, they develop a strong bond. However, when tragedy strikes, the boy spends the rest of his life striving to create the perfect mask to honor his best friend.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    Nonverbal
  • Country
    Belgium
  • Premiere
    United States Premiere
  • Rating
    CONTENT DETAILS: Brief Exposure, Weapons
  • Note
    THEMES: Understanding Differences (Cultural, Societal, Physical/Mental, Socioeconomic)
  • Director
    Ekaterina Ogorodnikova
  • Screenwriter
    Ekaterina Ogorodnikova
  • Producer
    Ekaterina Ogorodnikova, Audrey Hosman
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