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.