2024 Denton Black Film Festival

Guardians of the Flame (Feature) and Shorts- The Route to Emancipation & Ambassadors of Hope

Expired February 6, 2024 6:00 AM
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3 films in package
Guardians of the Flame
Undeterred by decades of prejudice, post-Katrina neglect, and ongoing appropriation of their traditions, three generations of the extraordinary, multi-talented Harrison family guard their legacy and define what Black masking culture means in New Orleans today
Closed captions available
The Route To Emancipation
The Route To Emancipation by Black History Bike Ride follows 3 friends as they embark on a 350 mile cycling route from the Texas Capitol in Austin to the site where Juneteenth began in 1865.
Ambassadors of Hope
Through Harambee Arts, a group of Kenyans holds space for children in Kibera slum to express themselves freely. Among these dedicated mentors is Samson, who grew up in Kibera himself. In a room full of attentive eyes, he speaks quietly but powerfully about the impact that art had on his life.
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The Route To Emancipation by Black History Bike Ride follows 3 friends as they embark on a 350 mile cycling route from the Texas Capitol in Austin to the site where Juneteenth began in 1865. The journey takes viewers back through centuries of Black history in Texas, with interviews from educators, historians, and community leaders along the way.

  • Year
    2023-08-14
  • Runtime
    00:18:03
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    North Texas
  • Note
    In Person Only
  • Director
    Talib Abdullahi, Riley Engemoen
  • Screenwriter
    Talib Abdullahi
  • Producer
    Talib Abdullahi, Lauren Vunderink, Riley Engemoen
  • Cast
    Talib Abdullahi, Ariel Marlowe, Brandon Grant
  • Cinematographer
    Riley Engemoen
  • Editor
    Devin Fortenberry
  • Sound Design
    Drewsky Hulett
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