November 9 & 15 | In this captivating selection of films, we feel through the complex waters of queerness, love, and desire. Searit Kahsay Huluf’s BUNA (18 min.) explores an infatuated chef's descent into sapphic obsession. In Ashley Versher’s BRIEF EXCHANGES (12 min.), Tanya experiences a daylong affair filled with flirtatious banter in the heart of NYC. In Nana Fobi Duffuor’s CONFIRMATION (12 min.), a God-fearing mother confronts her feelings about her son's queerness. The complexities of a young couple’s summer love are explored in Ryan G. Cameron’s FORKS IN THE ROAD (15 min.). Tajana B Williams offers a cosmic love story with SALONE LOVE (5 min.), while Taylor Dominique Mason’s GRIST (18 min.) explores the healing journey of a genderqueer musician within an underground community. Content consideration: this program contains themes of abuse. Select filmmakers scheduled to attend. Tickets to any screening on November 9 include a 5:00PM Female Filmmakers Happy Hour with complimentary drinks and light bites, hosted by Chaz Ebert.

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