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Black Women Block 2

Available: Jun 12, 2026 07:00
Until: Jun 19, 2026 06:59
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Black Women Block 2
BECAUSE BLACK GIRLS ARE MAGIC AND THEIR STORIES NEED TO BE SHARED GLOBALLY!
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Pa'Lante Pa'Lante

Pa'Lante

In a world of endless victories on the track, PA'LANTE tells the story of Afro-Latina twin siblings who dominate every race except the most elusive one: navigating the complexities of being human.
18 minutes
Discovering Bessie Coleman 0:15 Discovering Bessie Coleman 0:15

Discovering Bessie Coleman 0:15

Discovering Bessie Coleman is an inspiring documentary that celebrates the impact of Bessie Coleman’s legacy through the eyes of those she continues to inspire. Rather than a biographical account, the film shares personal stories from Coleman’s family, aviation professionals, and celebrities like author and actress Karyn Parsons, recounting how they first learned about Coleman’s groundbreaking achievements as the first African-American and Native American woman to earn an international pilot’s license. Despite her accomplishments, Coleman’s story remains unfamiliar to many. This documentary highlights the transformative power of her journey, showcasing how her determination to overcome barriers continues to motivate and empower new generations in aviation and beyond.
15 minutes
Blackberry Winter Blackberry Winter

Blackberry Winter

A fairytale Valentine's Day takes a turn when Amber, our Georgia Peach living in the Big Apple, sees an unexpected text message in her boyfriend’s phone. Launched into a journey of self-discovery, with a future that is uncertain, Amber questions whether to follow her head or her heart to find her way forward.
16 minutes
Ruby’s Heart Ruby’s Heart

Ruby’s Heart

Ruby’s Heart, follows Benjamin Wells, a successful, vibrant attorney who is still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Ruby. Milty, his tech-savvy grandson grows concerned as Benjamin's isolation deepens and in an effort to help suggests he try a dating app. Benjamin shares with him that he has "absolutely no interest in participating in any such nonsense." Milty, guided by the voice and angelic energies of his departed grandmother, is able to convince the skillful attorney to give the app a try. This sets off a series of comedic mishaps with intriguing twists and turns that bring to life the reconnection between Benjamin and Ruby.
19 minutes
SCORED SCORED

SCORED

SCORED follows Jacob, a Black gay composer in Los Angeles, who accepts a job composing an original score with his partner for a film about grief. When they learn who is directing the project, questions of authorship, compensation, and complicity surface. As deadlines tighten and the work strains their relationship, Jacob confronts the emotional cost of creating inside an industry shaped by imbalance.
17 minutes
My Voice & Me My Voice & Me

My Voice & Me

A woman confronts her own voice in a deeply personal monologue, unraveling layers of memory, identity, and self-worth in a search for the courage to finally speak her truth.

What begins as a simple description of her voice soon spirals into a raw, intimate exploration of her relationship with it. As her thoughts unfold, she addresses her voice as if it were a separate being—an elusive, sometimes estranged partner she longs to understand and reclaim. Through moments of vulnerability, frustration, tenderness, and revelation, the monologue gives shape to the internal struggle many women face in finding, trusting, and owning their voice. Poetic and piercing, the film offers a meditation on self-expression, agency, and the courage it takes to be heard.

8 minutes
ON AIR ON AIR

ON AIR

When a disgraced man hijacks a live radio broadcast to expose the lovers who betrayed him, unsuspecting callers are forced to decide guilt, truth, and consequence in real time. As the show descends into chaos, the line between justice and revenge collapses on air.
15 minutes
Crossroads Crossroads

Crossroads

Malcolm Reid, a devoted Caribbean financier, learns he has been fired for a mistake he did not make—just after he picks up Elaine Thomas, a sharp-witted lawyer, for their first date. While he struggles with the weight of his family's reliance on him, Elaine—skeptical of relationships after years of disappointment—finds herself drawn to his quiet resilience. As their conversation deepens in the intimacy of Malcolm's car, what starts as an awkward blind date turns into a moment of vulnerability, connection, and unexpected possibilities.
19 minutes

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