New Mexico Black Leadership Council

Tag: Film

  • AfroMundo Festival: World Premiere of “Sterling’s Silver”

    AfroMundo Festival: World Premiere of “Sterling’s Silver”

    An enhanced Reader’s Production of a play by New Mexico resident Karen Jones Meadows, author of multiple anthologized and performed plays, and the recipient of a 2020 Story Protector Award. She has presented at the United Nations, UNESCO, International Women’s Economic Forum, and much more.

    Tickets are free and reservations required. Click HERE for more info and reservation link.

  • AfroMundo Festival: Screening of Documentary Short “Silence Sam”

    AfroMundo Festival: Screening of Documentary Short “Silence Sam”

    This 18-minute documentary short was directed by young activists in reaction to a documentary that was done about them without their consent. View their story told through their own art! A panel discussion will follow, featuring activists and leaders for change.

    Reservations required. Details coming soon.

  • Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess documentary

    Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess documentary

    Don’t miss the documentary Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess, exploring the Jamaican Maroons’ struggle for freedom, led by the indomitable 18th century military genius, Nanny of the Maroons. Nanny is Jamaica’s sole female National Hero, and one of the most justly celebrated heroines in the resistance history of the New World.

     

    Presented as part of the annual AfroMundo Festival. Spirited panel discussion will begin after the film. Trailer HERE.

  • Free Screening of Ava DuVernay’s Origin

    Free Screening of Ava DuVernay’s Origin

    Sign up to attend Origin, a film about the life of Isabel Wilkerson, author of the book Caste. The film follows Wilkerson as she travels through Germany, India, and the United States to research the caste systems in each country’s history.

    Sign up HERE to attend!

  • AfroMundo Film Series: Free CeCe

    AfroMundo Film Series: Free CeCe

    Don’t miss this documentary on the culture of violence surrounding Trans women of color and their unjust incarceration, told through the voices of Laverne Cox and CeCe McDonald. A dynamic panel discussion will immediately follow.

    Register HERE. UpLift Chronicles article on the film series HERE.

  • No Man Standing Film Premiere

    No Man Standing Film Premiere

    Acclaimed filmmaker Babajide Orisayibi’s highly anticipated movie, ‘No Man Standing,’ exploring untold stories and challenges faced by the Black community. Join the premiere from 6-10pm and be transported into a world where resilience and courage know no bounds.

  • Albuquerque Comic-Con

    Albuquerque Comic-Con

    Albuquerque Comic-Con is back! Featuring dozens of actors from your favorite movies and TV shows, cosplay, photo ops, and more!

    Register HERE.

  • Albuquerque Comic-Con

    Albuquerque Comic-Con

    Albuquerque Comic-Con is back! Featuring dozens of actors from your favorite movies and TV shows, cosplay, photo ops, and more!

    Register HERE.

  • Albuquerque Comic-Con

    Albuquerque Comic-Con

    Albuquerque Comic-Con is back! Featuring dozens of actors from your favorite movies and TV shows, cosplay, photo ops, and more!

    Register HERE.

  • The Princess and the Frog Watch Party

    The Princess and the Frog Watch Party

    Hard-working, ambitious Black waitress-chef Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) is accidentally cursed by a frog prince to take amphibian form herself. Watch as the two travel Louisiana trying to find the magic to turn human again! Snacks provided.

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