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SUMMARY:Newark Black Film Festival: Toll
DESCRIPTION:Newark Black Film Festival: Toll\n\n\n\n $10 General Admission\, $7 Students & NMOA Members\, Free for all Festival Pass holders \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for a screening of Toll\, directed by Carolina Markowicz. In Portuguese with English subtitles. \n\n\n\nToll  \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Carolina Markowicz (102 min). Not rated \n\n\n\nSuellen\, a toll booth attendant\, uses her job to help a gang of thieves steal watches so that she can afford to send her son to a gay conversion workshop. \n\n\n\nIn Portuguese with English subtitles. \n\n\n\n\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Roger Costa and Tadáskía\, who currently has an exhibition at MoMA. Learn more about Tadáskía’s exhibition. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Auditorium seating is available on a first come first serve basis for the film screening. An overflow space will be provided once we are at capacity. 
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/newark-black-film-festival-toll/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Panel Discussion
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SUMMARY:Newark Black Film Festival: Songs from the Hole
DESCRIPTION:Newark Black Film Festival: Songs from the Hole\n\n\n\n $10 General Admission\, $7 Students & NMOA Members\, Free for all Festival Pass holders \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nJoin us for a screening of Songs from the Hole\, directed by Contessa Gayles. \n\n\n\nSongs from the Hole  \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Contessa Gayles (106 min). Not rated \n\n\n\nAt 15\, he took a life. Three days later\, his brother’s life was taken. An incarcerated musician struggles for healing and peace as he comes of age in this documentary visual album composed behind bars.\n\n\n\n\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with director\, Contessa Gayles and producer richie reseda.   \n\n\n\nPlease note: Auditorium seating is available on a first come first serve basis for the film screening. An overflow space will be provided once we are at capacity. 
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/newark-black-film-festival-songs-from-the-hole/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T130000
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SUMMARY:NBFF Youth Cinema Throwback: Ruby Bridges
DESCRIPTION:NBFF Youth Cinema Throwback: Ruby Bridges\n\n\n\nFree\, registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nJoin us for a screening of a classic perfect for all ages. \n\n\n\nRuby Bridges \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Euzhan Palcy (96 min). Rated PG \n\n\n\nWhen six-year-old Ruby is chosen to be the first African American to integrate her local elementary school\, she is subjected to the true ugliness of racism for the first time. 
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/nbff-youth-cinema-throwback-ruby-bridges/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240711T190000
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SUMMARY:NBFF Honors Kasi Lemmons
DESCRIPTION:NBFF Honors Kasi Lemmons\n\n\n\n $10 General Admission\, $7 Members\, Free for all Festival Pass holders \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special event honoring acclaimed director Kasi Lemmons at the Newark Black Film Festival. Enjoy a screening of her iconic film Eve’s Bayou and the short film Behold a Lady. Plus\, don’t miss the chance to meet and engage with Kasi Lemmons herself during this exclusive evening. \n\n\n\nEve’s Bayou  \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Kasi Lemmons (108 min). Rated R \n\n\n\nWhat did little Eve see–and how will it haunt her? Husband\, father and womanizer Louis Batiste is the head of an affluent family\, but it’s the women who rule this gothic world of secrets\, lies\, and mystic forces. \n\n\n\n\nBehold a Lady \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Britt Williams (16 min). Not rated \n\n\n\nWhen a studious tomboy gets dumped on the eve of the Latin Quiz Bowl tryouts\, she struggles to balance her heartbreak and studies as she transforms her appearance to win back her ex. \n\n\n\n\nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with directors\, Kasi Lemmons and Britt Williams.  \n\n\n\nPlease note: Auditorium seating is available on a first come first serve basis for the film screening. An overflow space will be provided once we are at capacity. 
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/nbff-throwback-eves-bayou-honoring-kasi-lemmons/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T130000
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SUMMARY:NBFF Youth Cinema Throwback: The Wiz
DESCRIPTION:NBFF Youth Cinema Throwback: The Wiz\n\n\n\nFree\, registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\nJoin us for a screening of a classic perfect for all ages. \n\n\n\nThe Wiz \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Sidney Lumet (134 min). Rated G \n\n\n\nWhen Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy (Diana Ross) tries to save her dog from a storm\, she’s miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz. 
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/nbff-youth-cinema-throwback-the-wiz/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240710T180000
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SUMMARY:NBFF Opening Night Reception and Film: Sing Sing
DESCRIPTION:NBFF Opening Night Reception and Film: Sing Sing\n\n\n\n $15 General Admission\, $12 Students & NMOA Members\, Free for all Festival Pass holders \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nA celebration to launch the official opening of the 50th Newark Black Film Festival\, featuring DJ Skeme Richards\, followed by a special opening night presentation of Sing Sing.  \n\n\n\nSing Sing  \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Greg Kwedar (105 min). Not rated \n\n\n\nImprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit\, Divine G finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience\, humanity\, and the transformative power of art. \n\n\n\n\nThe screening will be followed by a conversation with cast from the film. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Auditorium seating is available on a first come first serve basis for the film screening. An overflow space will be provided once we are at capacity.  \n\n\n\nSponsored by
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/nbff-opening-night-reception-and-film-sing-sing/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free,Panel Discussion,Party
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SUMMARY:Newark Black Film Festival: Drip Like Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Newark Black Film Festival: Drip Like Coffee\n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n         \n\n\n\nJoin us for an early screening of Drip Like Coffee\, directed by Anaiis Cisco\, featuring the short film Unbraided by Caroline Renard. \n\n\n\nDrip Like Coffee \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Anaiis Cisco (86 min). Not rated.\n\n\n\nWitness the unfolding of an unexpected romance between two Brooklyn baristas\, Kali and Mel\, as they confront their true desire to be together.\n\n\n\n\nUnbraided \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Caroline Renard (15 min). Not rated.\n\n\n\nFollow Frankie as she navigates the streets of Los Angeles\, facing rejection and obstacles at every turn\, in a desperate attempt to get her hair braided before a big trip.\n\n\n\nStay for a post-screening Q&A session with Director Anaiis Cisco.
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/newark-black-film-festival-drip-like-coffee/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240619T220000
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CREATED:20240522T025608Z
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SUMMARY:Newark Black Film Festival: Power of the Dream
DESCRIPTION:Newark Black Film Festival: Power of the Dream\n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nKick off the Newark Black Film Festival with an early screening of Power of the Dream\, an inspiring documentary directed by Dawn Porter\, alongside the short film A Race in the Sun by K. Nicole Mills. \n\n\n\nPower of the Dream \n\n\n\n\nDirected by Dawn Porter (94 min). Not rated.\n\n\n\nExperience the empowering and unlikely true story of how a group of professional women’s basketball players took on a WNBA team owner and rallied behind now-Senator Raphael Warnock\, forever changing the landscape of their sport and the course of U.S. politics.\n\n\n\nThe documentary is produced by Dawn Porter\, Sue Bird\, Nneka Ogwumike\, and Tracee Ellis Ross.\n\n\n\n\nA Race in the Sun \n\n\n\n\nDirected by K. Nicole Mills (20 min). Not rated.\n\n\n\nDelve into the cycling culture through the eyes of Ayesha McGowan\, the world’s first African American woman to become a professional cyclist.\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the screenings\, join us for an engaging Q&A session.
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/newark-black-film-festival-power-of-the-dream/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Free,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240530T180000
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SUMMARY:Newark Black Film Festival Presents — Aftershock
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening + Panel Discussion\nFree. Registration required. \nREGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS \nJoin us as we explore the US maternal health crisis in the Black community. \nAftershock\, directed by Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee. (86 mins). TV-MA \nFollowing the deaths of two young women due to childbirth complications\, two bereaved families galvanize activists\, birth-workers and physicians to reckon with one of the most pressing American crises today: the US maternal health crisis. \nA small reception will be held at 6pm\, with the film beginning at 7pm. \nFollowing the film will be a panel discussion featuring: \n\nTonya Lewis Lee\, director\nMayor of the City of Newark\, Ras Baraka\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/newark-black-film-festival-presents-aftershock/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T190000
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SUMMARY:Newark Black Film Festival Presents — Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening + Panel Discussion\nFree. Registration required. \nREGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS \nVersailles ’73: American Runway\, directed by Deborah Riley Draper. (91 mins). Not rated \nVersailles ’73 explores a pivotal moment in history\, when a fashion face-off pitted French haute couture establishment – Yves Saint Laurent\, Christian Dior\, Hubert de Givenchy\, Pierre Cardin and Emmanuel Ungaro – against American designers Anne Klein\, Stephen Burrows\, Oscar de la Renta and Halston. \nIn front of an audience of 700 millionaire luminaries\, royalty and icons including Andy Warhol\, Princess Grace of Monaco\, Christina Onassis and Josephine Baker\, the Americans catapulted ready-to-wear to global stardom. \nFilm begins at 7pm. Arrive early to view The Story of Newark Fashion: Atelier to Runway exhibition before the screening. \nFollowing the film will be a panel discussion featuring: \n\nDeborah Riley Draper\, director of the film\nPat Cleveland\, fashion model\, walked the runway at Battle of Versailles\nMikki Taylor\, media personality and Editor-at-Large\, Essence magazine\nKristen Joy Owens\, guest curator of The Story of Newark Fashion: Atelier to Runway exhibition\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS
URL:https://newarkblackfilmfestival.com/event/newark-black-film-festival-presents-versailles-73-american-runway-revolution/
LOCATION:The Newark Museum of Art\, 49 Washington Street\, Newark\, 07102\, United States
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