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Lights, Camera, Unity: Celebrating Black Stories, presented by CIFF + GCUFF

Expired February 5, 2024 4:59 AM
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9 films in package
Ancestors
A young man, pursuing his dream job, gets help from his ancestors along the way.
Kylie
A ballerina from Los Angeles speaks her truth about passion and pain in the dance industry.
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Ro & the Stardust
A free-spirited teen fulfills her terminally ill grandmother's dying wish of building a rocket ship to launch her into outer space.
Quiet Minds Silent Streets
A community plagued by gun violence turns to an unlikely solution: mindfulness and meditation.
Silent Partner
After winning a controversial case, a Black attorney at a white-shoe law firm questions the legitimacy of his recent promotion.
Generation Impact: The Coder
A 13-year-old girl designs and builds a mobile app to help kids stay connected to their incarcerated parents by sending photos and letters.
US
A devoted father experiences the highs and lows of teaching his son with down syndrome the sweet science of baseball. However, his patience is stretched as his child struggles to grasp the basic fundamentals of the sport they love.
Hallelujah
After being stuck with the guardianship of their annoying, bookworm nephew, two brothers in Compton, California have to decide if they are willing to take on the responsibility of being caretakers.
We Were Meant To
In a world where Black men have wings and their first flight is a rite of passage, Akil must defy fears, insecurities, and societal barriers while discovering his perfect launch into manhood.
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The Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) and the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival (GCUFF) are proud partners in presenting Lights, Camera, Unity, a compilation of powerful short films that recognize the significance and distinction of Black experiences in America. Available virtually through CIFF Streams, the program includes over two hours of content showcasing narrative and documentary short films that participated in the CIFF and GCUFF 2023 festivals. Join CIFF and GCUFF in celebrating Black History Month. 

In a world where Black men have wings and their first flight is a rite of passage, Akil must defy fears, insecurities, and societal barriers while discovering his perfect launch into manhood.
  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    27 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Tari Wariebi
  • Screenwriter
    Tari Wariebi, Christina K. Licud
  • Producer
    Jordan Tyner
  • Cast
    Tim Johnson Jr., Luke Tennie, Sylvester Powell, Jordan-Amanda Hall, Skye Barrett, Amin Joseph, Karimah Westbrook
  • Cinematographer
    Veronica Bouza
  • Editor
    Luodawei Xiao