2021 Schedule

Summer of Soul (...Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Exuberant, uplifting, and brimming with joy, this document of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival manages to be much more than a music film.

Sabaya

In this real-world action film, a team of activists works to rescue Yazidi women and girls held captive in Daesh-controlled refugee camps.

Users

Elegant visuals and a dynamic score underpin this exploration of our relationship with technology, all informed by a mother’s perspective. Preceded by “.srt” (dir. Africanus Okokon; 9 min.)

Faya Dayi

A euphoric excursion into the highlands of Harar, Ethiopia, where chewing and trading the flowering plant khat are daily rituals – and two boys dream of a better life.

Delphine's Prayers

Delphine, a Cameroonian transplant in Belgium, welcomes us into her messy, bright bedroom. There her compelling and heart-wrenching story forms the core of this revelatory collaborative portrait. Director Mbakam is the 2021 True Vision Award recipient, presented by Restoration Eye Care [Teleported T/F]

Petit Samedi

Damien, who wrestles with addiction, squares off with his mother, Ysma, who has reached the end of her rope. With tenderness and gentle humor, first-time director Paloma Sermon-Daï opens a window to her family.