Seattle Black Film Festival 2025

Men in Motion Block

Expired May 5, 2025 6:45 AM
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5 films in package
Element
Struggling to make a living in the markets of Abidjan, a group of young delinquents try to find new ways to make a living, but at what cost?
Sweet Santa Barbara Brown
Four teammates confront the violent consequences of being black in America. Sweet Santa Barbara Brown is inspired by actual and uniquely American events.
Soul Of The City
In Leimert Park, Los Angeles, Chris, a rehabilitated pedicab driver and his female passenger, Jasmine, receive a stark reminder that, despite your good intentions in life, judgment can haunt you anywhere.
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Music Never Sleeps
Run Like We
Set during the London 2012 Olympics, an awkward teenager finds himself caught between the expectations of his classmates and his ex-athlete Jamaican father when he is forced to compete at the school sports day.
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"I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat well,

And grow strong.


Tomorrow,

I’ll be at the table

When company comes.

Nobody’ll dare

Say to me,

“Eat in the kitchen,”

Then."


- I, Too by Langston Hughes


You got motion? Explore the depth and complexity of navigating masculinity in the workforce and the world of sports in this engaging block of films featuring compelling male leads. Each story offers unique perspectives on the male experience, unpacking themes of identity, strength, and vulnerability.

In Leimert Park, Los Angeles, Chris, a rehabilitated pedicab driver and his female passenger, Jasmine, receive a stark reminder that, despite your good intentions in life, judgment can haunt you anywhere.


  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    8 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Director
    Roger Melvin
  • Screenwriter
    Roger Melvin
  • Producer
    Loren Semmens
  • Cast
    Joy Brunson, Kareem J Grimes
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