Afro Prairie Film Festival (Feb 21-24)

Sunday, Feb 24, 2019 at 3:00PM

Cinematheque

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

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.

Location

Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Contact Info

Link For more info click here.

Posted by Claudia Garcia de la Huerta under Film in Classic 107.

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