Element | Men in Motion Block | Seattle Black Film Festival 2025

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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.

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?

Year
2023
Runtime
22 minutes
Country
Côte d'Ivoire
Genre
Drama
Social Media

Director
Will Niava, Latigone N'Goma
Screenwriter
Will Niava
Producer
Liviane Bouédy, Boris Van Gils
Cast
Vekine Koffi, FAMAS, Bumer, Othniel Bonzi
Cinematographer
Harley Francis
Editor
Will Niava
Sound Design
Zachary Scholes, Zacharie Scholes
Music
Bumer, Christopher Cargnello

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.

Closed captions available

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.

Closed captions available

This virtual screening is eligible for audience awards! Unlock it to cast your vote.

$10After this content becomes available April 28th at 7:00 am UTC, you'll have 6 days 23 hours to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 72 hours to finish watching. Need help?

"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

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?

Year
2023
Runtime
22 minutes
Country
Côte d'Ivoire
Genre
Drama
Social Media

Director
Will Niava, Latigone N'Goma
Screenwriter
Will Niava
Producer
Liviane Bouédy, Boris Van Gils
Cast
Vekine Koffi, FAMAS, Bumer, Othniel Bonzi
Cinematographer
Harley Francis
Editor
Will Niava
Sound Design
Zachary Scholes, Zacharie Scholes
Music
Bumer, Christopher Cargnello