Local Sightings Film Festival 2021

Cultivation: Black Power Shorts

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Wa Na Wari
Wa Na Wari, a Kalabari term meaning "Our Home," is the name of this beacon in Seattle's Central District, established as a gathering place for Black artists and neighbors. Through a cultural strategy of expression and performance, Wa Na Wari preserves the historically Black neighborhood's legacy, history, and community.
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Farming While Black
What does land ownership mean and what is it like farming in the United States versus other countries? This question is explored with a passionate Black farmer living in a predominantly white city in Washington.
Black Panther Leader: Marsha Turner Taylor
Learn about Marsha Turner Taylor, the first national leader of the Black Panther Party Breakfast Program (BPPBP), which fed thousands of children in the Bay Area.
The Black Panthers in the Emerald City presents: The Dixon Brothers
Brothers Aaron and Elmer Dixon, key figures in the founding of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, give their account of the sociopolitical environment that inspired them to act in the ‘60s, and elaborate on the history and values of the Panthers’ organizing work.

Across generations, Black activists emphasize the importance of investments in community health and heritage-keeping to maintain strong, grassroots civic engagement that will grow a better future.


To accommodate evolving public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we are adopting a hybrid virtual-and-in-person festival model for 2021. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available here.


⚠️ Please note: For the sake of public safety, NWFF will require both face-coverings and proof of vaccination from in-person audiences. We reserve the option to shift the festival to virtual-only on short notice.

Wa Na Wari, a Kalabari term meaning "Our Home," is the name of this beacon in Seattle's Central District, established as a gathering place for Black artists and neighbors. Through a cultural strategy of expression and performance, Wa Na Wari preserves the historically Black neighborhood's legacy, history, and community.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    20 minutes
  • Language
    English, with English subtitles
  • Country
    US
  • Director
    devon de Leña, CHIMAERA
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