Jan 31, 2018
In partnership with Black Space Winnipeg, we are proud to present the Afro Prairie Film Festival in celebration of Black History Month from February 23 – 25, 2018 at Cinematheque. The Afro Prairie Film Festival is the first Black-centric film festival across the Prairies that is dedicated to the support and exposure of emerging and established Black filmmakers across Canada. For three days, participants can look forward to a weekend filled with education, workshops and a chance to explore Black narratives in filmmaking.
Advance tickets available here.
Friday, February 23 / 7 pm – Ouvrir la Voix
Friday, February 23 / 9:30 pm – Opening Reception at Platform Gallery
Saturday, February 24 / 3 pm – Emerging Black Canadian Filmmakers Shorts
Saturday, February 24 / 5 pm – Panel Discussion: Developing Film Projects as Black Artists
Saturday, February 24 / 7 pm – Unarmed Verses
Saturday, February 24 / 9:30 pm – Black Cop
Sunday, February 25 / 1 pm – Akeelah and the Bee
Sunday, February 25 / 2 pm – Charles Burnett Master Class
Sunday, February 25 / 4 pm – Pariah
Sunday, February 25, 7 pm – To Sleep with Anger
