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Reel Sisters - 1 Day Pass - Oct. 19, 2024

Kumble Theater & Spike Lee Screening Room

1 University Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA New York

40.6912612 -73.9812235

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GET a 1 DAY PASS for Reel Sisters Opening Day in Brooklyn on October 19, 2024! Highlights for the Day Include a Music In Film Panel, He Looked Like A Postcard, Solo Act, How to Sue The Klan and a day of outstanding cinematic storytelling by women of color! From Oct. 4 through Oct. 31, 2024, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series is proud to present "A State of Grace," a cinematic celebration of our ability to find joy, love and honor while overcoming challenging times. Reel Sisters 27th Anniversary Festival Season centers families, art, music, nature, comedy and parenthood as our women of color filmmakers share deeply personal stories about loss and joy. Living in a state of grace — wise advice given by the late poet Maya Angelou — allows us to find the courage to keep moving forward. Reel Sisters is presenting 50+ films by women of color from across the globe at our in-person and virtual festival. For a complete film schedule visit www.reelsisters.org. Get Access to an afternoon of films for $25 (value: $100+)! Oct. 19, 2024, 1 pm-10 pm - Reel Sisters Kumble Theater & Spike Lee Screening Room 1 University Plaza (DeKalb & Flatbush Aves.) Brooklyn, NY Section A - Surviving the System - 1 pm-2:25 pm How to Sue The Klan documentary, 34 min. Producers: Ben Crump, Cameron S. Mitchell, Raji Ramanathan Director: John Beder From Producer Ben Crump. America’s first hate group, the Ku Klux Klan, dealt out hatred and violence for over a century without penalty - until five Black women and a young Black civil rights lawyer finally forced them to pay for their crimes. The strength of these women and the groundbreaking 1982 civil case set forth by their attorney established a legal precedent that paved the road for today’s fight against organized hate. Judging Juries (Invited Film) Producer/Director: Abby Ginzberg Many criminal defendants are forced to stand trial without a true cross section of the community on a jury. In Oakland, CA this means there are often NO Black people in the jury pool. In California, jurors are only paid $15 per day, making jury service financially impossible for many working and low-income members of the community. Resilience Producer/Director: Julia O'Farrow 10 min., documentary I have an on-going project “Tee-shirt tales” which examines stories behind tee-shirt wearers and creators. On this journey I’ve met a few creators of tees, mainly artists that create tee-shirts. The three artists featured in this documentary share the trait of overcoming obstacles in the pursuit of their dreams. SECTION B - Sisters On Wheels - 2:35 pm-3:45 pm The Solace of Sisterhood Director: Geneva Peschka, Anna Andersen Producers: Geneva Peschka, Anna Andersen, Jeremy Blum documentary, 10 min. The Solace of Sisterhood follows the Caramel Curves, an all-Black female biker crew in New Orleans, as they defy societal norms by embracing their multifaceted identities. This short documentary explores the lives of co-founders Shanika “Tru” Beatty and Nakosha “Coco” Curry, uncovering their authenticity and vulnerability. The Solace of Sisterhood stands as a compelling testament to the pursuit of finding freedom through legacy and the art of riding. A Race in the Sun Producer/Director: K. Nicole Mills documentary, 20 min. An exploration of cycling culture through the eyes of Ayesha McGowan who rose through the ranks of the New York City underground cycling world to break barriers as the world's first African American woman to become a professional cyclist. The Jam Director/Writer: Sasha J Manning Producers: Sasha J Manning, Sass Wright narrative, 12 min. At a girls' night out roller-skating, a young woman becomes distracted by her boyfriend's looming presence and must decide whether to leave her abusive relationship. Sunflower Girl Director/Writer: Holly M. Kaplan Producers: Holly M. Kaplan, Seika Paradeis narrative, 13 min. Rosie, a 13-year-old Chinese-American girl, embarks on a skateboarding escapade through the streets of New York with her crush and his best friend - at the cost of abandoning her little sister and never delivering a forgotten lunchbox. The Solace of Sisterhood Producers: Jeremy Blum, Geneva Peschka, Anna Andersen Director: Geneva Peschka documentary, 10 min. The Solace of Sisterhood follows the Caramel Curves, an all-Black female biker crew in New Orleans, as they defy societal norms by embracing their multifaceted identities. This short documentary explores the lives of co-founders Shanika “Tru” Beatty and Nakosha “Coco” Curry, uncovering their authenticity and vulnerability. The Solace of Sisterhood stands as a compelling testament to the pursuit of finding freedom through legacy and the art of riding. A Race in the Sun Producer/Director: K. Nicole Mills documentary, 20 min. An exploration of cycling culture through the eyes of Ayesha McGowan who rose through the ranks of the New York City underground cycling world to break barriers as the world's first African American woman to become a professional cyclist. SECTION C - Family Friendly Films - 4 pm-4:55 pm - Spike Lee Screening Room, LIU Lil' RED is RIDING the wrong way in the HOOD! Producer/Director/Writer: Venus Jones animated film, 7 min. Lil Red is Riding the Wrong Way in the Hood is a gender and Hip Hop twist on a classic cautionary tale, and it begins when an adventurous little boy gets lost in an urban jungle and runs into a "wolf in sheep's clothing" and a battle of wits begins. Childhood labor and public safety may sound like heavy topics, but they're presented in an approachable manner in this timely and important project. Brownies Director/Writer: Aisha Ford Producers: Preston Lee, Carole Murphy narrative, 13 min. Set in 1983 at camp, Snot (12) and her all-black girl scout troop seek revenge on an all white privileged troop for calling them a racial slur. However, things take a left turn which leads to a shocking truth. Hooky Director/Writer: Princess Usanga Producers: Sam Brave, Timothy Mark Davis, Brianna Dooley narrative, 8 min. ‘Goody two shoes’ high school freshman, Nora, agrees to play ‘hooky’ with her rebellious friend, Renee. Their day of skipping school in Miami in 1995 tests their friendship as they navigate through a series of back-to-back calamities. Nora’s struggle with being a second generation Haitian trying to assimilate to American culture hits new heights when she risks her grandparents catching her skipping school. Butt Producer/Director/Writer: Lulu Chen narrative, 10 min. A dumb girl whose fantasy about pure emotions and love is broken by the cruel reality as she sees the changes of her beloved neighbor, and she chooses to yield to reality, society, and humanity. Section D, Oct. 19, 2024, 6:30 pm - The MAGIC of MUSIC IN FILM Experience the Magic of Music in Film! Presented by Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and the LIU Media Arts Dept., this special screening explores how music transforms storytelling. Enjoy a captivating lineup featuring Solo Act, a short film by LIU Media Arts students starring Guitar Gabby of Guitar Gabby & The TxLips, Centerplay, an experimental work by Vie Boheme, and an excerpt from the feature film He Looked Like a Postcard, written by and starring jessica Care moore. Don’t miss this unique event where music and film come together for an unforgettable experience! SECTION E, Oct. 19, 6:30 pm-9:40 pm - He Looked Like A Postcard He Looked Like A Postcard Director: Qasim Basir Producers: jessica Care moore, Gingi Rochelle, Lasana Hotep, Samantha Basir and Eve Ensler Writer: jessica Care moore narrative, 96 min. Accomplished Poet and newly single mom, Serendipity, returns home to Detroit with her 10 year old son Idris to find peace and meets a popular muralist who happens to look like a postcard given to her from a close friend. A self love story about the power of using your imagination to create the life you want, Serendipity chooses to manifest her own reality with the stroke of a pen. The film stars jessica Care moore and Tobias Truvillion in the leading roles.

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