Divided Time
“Divided Time” captures the lives of nine fathers who share their experiences in parenthood and their pursuit of success in the music industry while being accountable to their families. It is an inspiring behind-the-scenes look that counters the negative imagery often associated with hip-hop in mainstream media. Director: W. Feagins, Jr. Watch Trailer
October 9, 2015 – 9:00 AM UB Learning Commons
Monnsongoa – The Mocked One
In a society riddled by patriarchy Mosonngoa embarks on an incisive quest to save her father’s farm. When all attempts fail, she enters a stickfighting competition – against all odds.
Director: Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese Watch Trailer
October 9, 2015 – 10:30 AM UB Learning Commons
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Outed: The Painful Reality
On 25th February 2014, based on no evidence, a Ugandan tabloid published names and photographs of the people they perceived to be the “Top homosexuals” in the country. This outing not only provoked widespread hate messages towards people perceived to be of LGBTQ orientation but also instigated widespread debate among the Ugandan society. Based on a true story, the film looks into the life of John Alex Kigozi aka Vida who appears on the front page of the tabloid despite the fact that he had never disclosed his sexuality to anyone. Following the outing, Vida’s life turns woeful when he consequently loses his job, his house and so much more. Director: KAMOGA HASSAN
Watch Trailer October 9, 2015 – 12:00 PM UB Learning Commons Purchase Tickets Here
Living Natural
The documentary is about Jenise Wamble’s natural hair story and her role as President of Towson University’s natural hair club, Naturalistas. Director: Jasmine Jones
October 9, 2015 – 12:00 PM UB Learning Commons
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Beverley
Beverley follows a mixed race girl’s struggle to carve out a sense of identity in a confusing, shifting cultural landscape – 1980 Leicester. A move from the decaying, poverty-stricken, urban environment to the relative comfort and theoretical safety of white suburbia does not provide the hope and opportunities Bev may have wished for. A familiar enemy is ever present – a threat that extends beyond her own safety, as she must also protect her brother and sister. By asserting her will and using her guile Bev tries to shape her new environment into something palatable, but the result is the opposite of what she is trying to achieve. Director: Alexander Thomas Watch Trailer
October 9, 2015 2:15 PM UB Learning Commons
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The Untitled Bob Marley Project
After Bob Marley’s passing, a couple editors at the BBC find some lost interviews in the vaults and put together a retrospective of the life of the reggae icon.
Director: Shawn Carter Peterson
October 9, 2015 – 4:30 PM UB Learning Commons
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Christmas Wedding Baby
Romantically ready Andrea is days from marrying picture perfect Brent, when her first love, Gabriel, walks in to her pre-wedding photo shoot, turning her libido up and her world upside down. Andrea reaches out to successful oldest sister, Lori who is having her own problems as she is suffering, alone, through premature labor. Middle sister Charlotte is overwhelmed by her career, kids and commitment-phobic boyfriend, Isaac and wonders if now is the time to break free of their relationship. Surprisingly, these three intelligent, charismatic, independent women are all manipulated by their overbearing Mother, Miranda, and her archaic archetypes of womanhood. Director: Kiara C Jones
October 9, 2015 6:45 PM UB Learning Commons
Charlotte
Alex, excited to have befriended the popular girl at school, will do anything to stay in her good graces. When her new friend wants to play house, Alex innocently plays along and develops feelings she doesn’t understand. Director:Angel Kristi Williams
October 9, 2015 6:45 PM UB Learning Commons Watch Trailer
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Cutter
A woman reconnects relatives with missing family members.
Directors: April Dobbins and Zilong Liu
October 9, 2015 8:45 PM UB Learning Commons
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T-Rex
“T-Rex” is an intimate coming-of-age story about a new kind of American heroine. For the first time ever, women’s boxing is included in the 2012 Olympics. Fighting for gold from the U.S. is Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, just 17 years old, and by far the youngest competitor. From the hard knock streets of Flint, Michigan, Claressa is undefeated and utterly confident. Her fierceness extends beyond the ring. She protects her family at any cost, even when their instability and addictions threaten to derail her dream. Claressa does have one stable force in her life. Coach Jason Crutchfield has trained her since she was just a scrawny 11-year-old hanging out at his gym. Jason always wanted a champion, he just never thought it’d be a girl. Her relationships with her coach and her family grow tense as she gets closer to her dream. But Claressa is fierce and determined. She desperately wants to take her family to a better, safer place and winning a gold medal could be her only chance. Directors: Drea Cooper & Zackary Canepari Watch Trailer
October 9, 2015 – 8:45 PM UB Learning Commons Purchase Tickets Here