Celebrating Black Stories

Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language. With roots in history and tradition, these films share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being young and Black while underscoring the vibrancy of Black storytelling.

shorts in this program:

Bat Boy

United States
Live Action, Aaron Lemle, 2023, 20 min
In English

Hadu

Nigeria | East Coast Premiere
Animation, Damilola Solesi, 2024, 7 min
In English

Just One

United States | East Coast Premiere
Live Action, Yeajoon Cho, 2023, 12 min
In English

Supa Hair

United States
Animation, Live Action, Glenís Hunter, 2023, 15 min
In English

Yuri’s Way of Enjoying Life

O Jeito Yuri de curtir a vida
Brazil | New York City Premiere
Documentary, Live Action, Di Florentino, 2024, 13 min
in Portuguese; with English subtitles