Posts in 'BIPOC Stories'

Tell Me When You Get Home, is an animated short film that follows Honest Cardamom, a 15-year-old girl who encounters the spirit of an ancestor that reconnects her to her origin story.

In "Swerve," a talented out-of-work actor trying to figure out life and a talented high school kid looking to fit into the local bicycle wheelie scene unite over a stolen bicycle that unknowingly belongs to someone they both know. They'll have to ride to get it back.

Philly and the Beautiful Game is a documentary that aims to highlight Philadelphia's vibrant soccer culture in anticipation of the 2026 World Cup. From its international community and youth programs, to its historic supporter groups and pubs, the film will showcase how soccer unites diverse communities and challenges stereotypes in Philadelphia.

Victory Love: The Lois Kukcinovich is a documentary that explores the life of 93-year-old Lois Kuckinovich, her experience in Father Divine's Peace Mission—one of the most unorthodox religious movements in America—and her path to ultimate liberation.

Inspired by the legacy of environmentalist Wangari Maathai and the 20th anniversary of her Nobel Peace Prize, "Treehuggers" is a poignant documentary that follows the transformative journey of communities in Philadelphia as they honor loved ones and deepen their connection to nature through the installation of dedication monuments on newly planted trees.

Paper Trail explores a rapidly gentrifying North Philadelphia, where two genius Black siblings at risk of eviction begin doing the coursework of local college students in exchange for cash. When one of their clients, a white woman, goes viral from an essay they wrote, they’re forced to come to terms with her using their voices for personal gain.

Eros: Fragile as it is Free is an experimental dance film that explores the confusing emotions that emerge postpartum and how those feelings can create an isolated perception of self while mirroring that of the collective unconscious. The film questions the social conditioning of the nuclear family and individualism in the U.S.

For support of a climate controlled environment to protect the museum's art and artifacts.

To support screenings, community engagement and distribution efforts for the film, "Wisdom Gone Wild" by Rea Tajiri.

To complete the film "Della Can Fly" by Jasmine Lynea.