Sovereign Festival 2020

Program 3: Liberation

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9 films + livestream in package
Don't Be Afraid
Music video directed by Be Steadwell
Carmen with a K
This web series follows Carmen with a K, everyone's favorite Instagram model, as she navigates her newfound "fame" upon the release of her debut single, "The Butterscotch Goddess."
Jamaica & Tamarindo: Afro Tradition in the Heart of Mexico
The jamaica flower and tamarind are iconic ingredients in Mexico, but their history comes from a place much further away. In this short documentary, we meet four people to explore African identity in Mexico City, an identity that goes beyond just the color of one's skin.
MINO: A Diasporic Myth
It is 2079. In the utopic haven of Biamara, a Coven of Black womyn who can conceive without men must consider denouncing one of their own when she chooses to defy the all female code and self-produce a male child.
Uma Fien
A visual poem that centers a queer African couple as they navigate the triumphs and challenges of love, colonization, and freedom.
Toxic
Over the course of three hours, Avery's aggressively toxic friend convinces her to stalk her girlfriend.
Hi's and Lo's
An experimental dance film exploring the emotional rollercoaster of daily living as a queer Black woman.
Cosmic Fire
"Cosmic Fire" is a song about tapping into your full potential by accessing your true fire.
Sunday Panel
Directors Speak Out
Featured directors in this film program will participate in a live discussion about Black joy on film, specifically that of queer Black women. Join the stream on Nov. 15 at 2pm PST!
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It is time to reimagine the future of queer Black women. This series will venture into Afrofuturism, social media trends, and hilarious friendships. Join the afternoon panel Nov. 15 at 2pm PST to hear from featured directors in the program about how seeing Black joy on screen increases Black joy in life.

A visual poem that centers a queer African couple as they navigate the triumphs and challenges of love, colonization, and freedom.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Adja Gildersleve, Ashembaga Jaafaru
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