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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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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. 

The Devil Will Run


When Shah stumbles upon a mysterious hole in his backyard, he believes it is the Devil's entrance into "heck." Though his brother doubts these accusations, Shah's fear only grows. But with the help of his best friend and wisdom from his father, Shah finds the courage to face his fear once and for all.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    10 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Illinois Premiere
  • Rating
    CONTENT DETAILS: Mild Language
  • Note
    THEMES: Identity, Bravery
  • Director
    Noah Glenn
  • Screenwriter
    Noah Glenn, James Dukes
  • Producer
    James Dukes
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