The Elaine Comegys Black Film Festival
February 2, 2008 thru February 23, 2008
Past movies in this series
The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords Last day was Saturday, February 9. This award-winning film recounts the largely forgotten stories of generations of Black journalists who risked life and livelihood so African… Not rated. 86 mins. 1998. Digital projection.
Freedom on My Mind Last day was Saturday, February 2. Chronicles "Freedom Summer" of 1964, when a Harlem-born Harvard graduate and young organizers recruited and trained 1,000 mostly white college… 110 min. Not rated. 1994. Digital projection.
Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes Last day was Saturday, February 16. A riveting documentary, Hip-Hop tackles issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in today's hip-hop culture, interwoven through interviews with… Not rated. 60 mins. 2007. Digital projection.
Sisters in Cinema Last day was Saturday, February 23. Says Yvonne Welbon, "When I started film school, I only knew the name of one African American woman director--Julie Dash. … Not rated. 62 min. 2003. Digital projection.