Black Space Winnipeg in partnership with the Winnipeg Film Group and Winnipeg Cinematheque is proud to present the 2019 Afro Prairie Film Festival in celebration of Black History Month, from February 21-24, 2019.
The Afro Prairie Film Festival is the first Black-centric film festival in the prairie region of Canada. This four-day festival celebrates Black cinema across North America and promotes the work of established and emerging Black filmmakers from right here in Manitoba. Participants can look forward to a weekend filled with programming that explores Black narratives in filmmaking.
TICKETS
Festival tickets can be purchased at: https://www.winnipegfilmgroup.com/product/afro-prairie-film-festival-single-tickets/
Festival passes can be purchased at: https://www.winnipegfilmgroup.com/product/afro-prairie-film-festival-festival-pass/
Festival Passes: $40.00 (General) | $30.00 (Students, Winnipeg Film Group/Cinematheque Members and Seniors) | Individual Tickets $10
SCHEDULE
Networking Luncheon for Women in Film | APFF | Saturday, February 23 | 12 PM - 2 PM
FREE ADMISSION | PLATFORM Gallery (121-100 Arthur St.)
Open to all local women filmmakers. Join us and hear from Ella Cooper, founder of Black Women Film! Canada. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Generously sponsored by the University of Manitoba Women's and Gender Studies Program
THE SKIN WE'RE IN: THREE SHORT DOCS FROM CHARLES OFFICER AND KAREN CHAPMAN | Saturday, February 23 | 3 PM
The Skin We’re In – directed by Charles Officer, 2017, 44 mins
Lessons Injustice – directed by Karen Chapman, 2017, 9 mins
Walk Good – directed by Karen Chapman, 2016, 12 mins
SPECIAL GUEST Karen Chapman in attendance
BROWN GIRL BEGINS | Saturday, February 23 | 5 PM
Directed by Sharon Lewis
2017, Canada, 71 mins
Plays w/ the short film LOST ALIEN
Directed by tobias c. van Veen, 2018, Canada, 25 mins
HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING | Saturday, February 23 | 7 PM
Directed by RaMell Ross
2018, USA, 76 mins
See the film recently nominated for a Best Documentary Feature Academy Award!
BLACKKKLANSMAN | Saturday, February 23 | 9 PM
Directed by Spike Lee
2018, USA, 135 mins
RUDY BRIDGES | Sunday, February 24 | 1 PM
Directed by Euzhan Palcy
1998, USA, 96 mins
FREE ADMISSION
A WINTER TALE | Sunday, February 24 | 3 PM
Directed by Frances-Anne Solomon
2007, Canada, 100 mins
THE WATERMELON WOMAN | Sunday, February 24 | 5 PM
Directed by Cheryl Dunye
1996, USA, 90 mins
THE DREAMCHASERS: NEW BLACK CANADIAN SHORT FILMS IN COMPETITION | Sunday, February 24 | 7 PM
Plus the presentation of this year's Winston W. Moxam Best Canadian Short Film Award
GUEST SPEAKERS / VISITING FILMMAKERS
Ella Cooper Black Women Film - Canada
Karen Chapman, Director of Lessons Injustice and Walk Good
The Afro Prairie Film Festival is dedicated to the support and exposure of Black filmmakers and filmmaking in the prairies and across Canada. Through programming and education we are committed to Black representation on screen and behind the scenes.