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PMA Films: NYICFF Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories (Free screening)

  • Portland Museum of Art 7 Congress Square Portland, ME, 04101 United States (map)

SCREENING IN THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM


53 minutes. Not Rated (recommended for ages 8 and up). By various directors. In English, French, Shona, and American Sign Language with English subtitles. DCP.

Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language with films in English, French, Shona, and even ASL! Join a young astronomer during a lunar eclipse, a meaningful first visit to a barbershop, and witness the magic of a neighborhood castle all in one sitting with this immersive collection of films highlighting Black storytelling.

Rachel (3 minutes), directed by Toko Shiiki, in English

Joyce’s Neighborhood (3 minutes), directed by Richard O’Connor, in English

Charlie and the Hunt (15 minutes), directed by Jenn Shaw, in English and American Sign Language with English subtitles

More Than Hair (12 minutes), directed by Fitch Jean, in French with English subtitles

Gugu naGogo (20 minutes), directed by Taku Mbudzi, in English and Shona with English subtitles

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Earlier Event: February 9
PMA Films: The Promised Land