Women Make Movies invites you to watch exciting upcoming broadcasts and streaming of some of our most powerful and thought-provoking films.
Directed by Michèle Stephenson
Now Streaming on Criterion Channel
STATELESS is a gripping documentary that traces the impact of state-sanctioned racism in the Dominican Republic. In 2013, the country’s Supreme Court retroactively stripped citizenship from anyone with Haitian parents dating back to 1929, rendering over 200,000 people stateless. The film follows Rosa Iris, a courageous young attorney, as she mounts a grassroots campaign to challenge electoral corruption and advocate for social justice. Through hidden-camera footage and elements of magical realism, filmmaker Michèle Stephenson reveals the chilling consequences of institutionalized oppression and racism. At a time when extremist ideologies are on the rise globally, STATELESS is a powerful warning about the dangers of racial discrimination within government systems.
2 Films to Broadcast on March 13 on TCM
Two WMM films – A POWERFUL THANG (dir. by Zeinabu irene Davis) and A DIFFERENT IMAGE (dir. Alile Sharon Larkin) – will broadcast on Turner Classic Movies on March 13 as part of their Black Women Independents series, a survey of Black women independent filmmakers co-hosted by Maya S. Cade. Read more about the series here
Directed by Zeinabu irene Davis
On Turner Classic Movies on March 13 at 8:15
This innovative drama, distributed by WMM for more than two decades, follows the intimate journey of Yasmine Allen, an African-identified writer and single mother, and her partner Craig Watkins, a saxophone teacher. As Yasmine seeks to rekindle her sense of intimacy, the couple navigates the complexities of their evolving relationship. With insightful conversations from friends and family, the film thoughtfully explores the intersections of love, sex, and African American identity. Featuring Afro-Haitian dance and animated elements, Davis crafts a rich and layered narrative that celebrates African American life and culture.
Directed by Alile Sharon Larkin
On Turner Classic Movies on March 13 at 9:15 PM
A DIFFERENT IMAGE is an acclaimed and poetic exploration of selfhood and sexual identity. The film follows a young African American woman as she strives to define herself beyond the sexual stereotypes imposed by society. With sensitivity and humor, Larkin crafts a narrative that confronts racism, sexism, and societal expectations. The film’s screenplay has been recognized in Screenplays of the African American Experience, edited by Dr. Phyllis R. Klotman, highlighting its lasting cultural and cinematic impact.
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