KIPKEMBOI
A teenage African math prodigy disrupts global financial markets, shaking the world to its core.
Screening Date 19/Sept/2024
UNSEEN LOVE
A mother and son reunite after a long separation, but an unsettling darkness shadows their reunion.
DEAD LAGOON
Kpeshie Lagoon in Accra, Ghana, once vibrant, is now diminished by human encroachment and pollution. Through the perspective of a potter deeply connected to the lagoon, we explore its turbulent history and current plight.
PARIAH
A Ghanaian family, thrilled to settle in a nice Dutch neighborhood, soon faces a new nightmare as the father starts witnessing terrifying events in their home.
A BRIGHT SUNNY DAY
The appearance of a girl on a bright sunny day gently changes the life of a young man.
MOSIAH
In 1923 New York, Jamaican activist Marcus Mosiah Garvey faces trial for mail fraud related to the Black Star Line. Accusing the trial of being a character assassination attempt, Garvey fires his lawyer to defend himself, with flashbacks revealing his past and his relationship with his wife, Amy Jacques Garvey.
LEO’S PARTY
In Rio's Morro do Vidigal favela, Rita's savings for her son Léo's party are stolen by her husband, Dudu, to settle a dangerous debt. Rita races against time, relying on friends to save the party and Dudu's life.
BLACK GIRLS & FAIRYTALES
A princess-for-hire gets the chance to become a real princess, but her colorism and insecurities prevent her from claiming her crown.
NA WA OH
Ella, a multifaceted filmmaker and single mother, founded 'The Laughing Boy Production' to support diaspora filmmakers. This film tracks her as she shoots a feature film in a weekend while caring for her newborn, showcasing her dedication to both her craft and her child.
UNION STREET
Union Street explores the lasting impact of racism and cultural erasure on African Canadians, focusing on the destruction of Vancouver's historic Black community in the 1960s. The film highlights the community's past vibrancy and the efforts of a new generation to rebuild and redefine Black identity in Vancouver.