In the Order of Weapons: 50 Years of Community Film Across Black America

Newark Black Film Festival: Songs from the Hole

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark

Join us for a screening of Songs from the Hole, directed by Contessa Gayles. This documentary visual album follows an incarcerated musician's journey for healing and peace as he comes of age behind bars. Experience his powerful story and stay for a Q&A with director, Contessa Gayles and producer richie reseda.

Newark Black Film Festival: Toll

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark

Join us for a screening of Toll, directed by Carolina Markowicz. This film follows Suellen, a toll booth attendant who helps a gang of thieves steal watches to afford sending her son to a gay conversion workshop. The film is in Portuguese with English subtitles. Stay for a Q&A following the screening.