November 4, 12, & 14 | In this evocative anthology, journey through a diverse tapestry of narratives that navigate the complexities of incarceration, family bonds, moral dilemmas and motherhood—and find common ground. Justin Emeka’s SIX WINTERS GONE STILL (10 min.) reimagines a scene from Shakespeare's Richard II in a contemporary Black cultural context. Siblings embark on an emotional drive upstate to visit their incarcerated father in Monique Wilhoit’s JAHLEEL & STAR (12 min.) In WHAT THEY FOUND (14 min.), director Ryan Darbonne explores the moral dilemma faced by two Black men who stumble upon a dead white man during a fishing trip. Khaled Ridgeway’s WHERE LIFE BEGINS (14 min.) follows a Senegalese immigrant's journey to motherhood; and Murry Peeters’ WOMAN MEETS GIRL (17 min.) portrays a captivating encounter between an introspective older woman and an extroverted younger sex worker. And Kevin Coleman-Cohen’s PRETTY BOY (18 min.) tells the story of a homeless Black teenage boy surviving the streets of St. Louis. Content consideration: this program contains themes of abuse. Select filmmakers scheduled to attend.

Black Harvest Film Festival: Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African American and African Diaspora experience. The Festival curates both short and feature length films, proudly presenting influential auteurs and emerging filmmakers of color side by side. View full festival lineup.

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu