Posts in 'BIPOC Stories'

To support "Yellow," where a newly divorced mom, finally reclaiming her identity after a painful divorce, is blindsided when her ex-husband moves to Philly to be closer to their children. The move forces her to confront old wounds and the possibility of forgiveness.

To support "Eyas," which takes place in Philadelphia during the early 1980s, where Nicole Falin is afflicted by a sudden illness that's transforming her into a peculiar creature. With the help and guidance of her older step-sister, Terri Delaney, they both find themselves evolving in their relationship and as people.

To support "Confide," which tells the story about 27-year-old Messiah Russell and his complex emotional journey through heartbreak during a basketball game. With a helping hand and attentive ear from his best friend, Bishop Fletcher, the two use their time out on the sidelines to discuss and understand the game of love.

To support "Here and Now," which tells the story of a random encounter with an old high school acquaintance that compels Kim, a college student and aspiring scientist, to harness a strange new ability she hopes will help her make a romantic connection.

To support "Don’t Fall Too Far," which delves into the emotional journey of a group of fathers who guide their sons into the perilous world of boxing. It explores the deep bonds forged in and out of the ring, and the sacrifices the fathers make to protect their children from the very community that shaped their own lives.

To support "Justice for Matt," which uplifts the fight for public safety for Black LGBTQIA people. The documentary follows a tenacious young woman who, over three years, becomes a co-investigator and close ally to the detective investigating the gruesome murder of her 26-year-old gay brother. The case marked the first time Prince George's County used forensic genetic genealogy to solve a cold case.

To support "Joy Bank," a feature-length documentary that follows three Black women in Philadelphia as they fight for healthy pregnancies.

To support "Bumpa," a documentary that uses Afro-Caribbean dance, whining, and Black American dance styles to analyze respectability politics, pressures to accommodate whiteness, and criticism of sexual expression imposed on Black people.

To support "The Fight for Chinatown," which documents the youth in Philadelphia’s Chinatown as they fight to prevent the development of a basketball arena in the historic neighborhood while reflecting on the legacy of activists who came before them to protect and preserve their communities."

To support "Ayiana Viviana: The Chaos of Surviving," a documentary about Philadelphia-based emerging abstract artist, Ayiana Viviana. The film explores her journey of overcoming life's obstacles, how she channeled her experiences into her artwork, and her transformation into a more authentic and self-assured version of herself.