Stories from around the world illustrate new perspectives on Black life in these five international shorts.

DOUBOUT
DOUBOUT
Pierre Le Gall
Sarah Malléon
Martinique
France
2018
19 min
With
Rayann Francois-Eugéne, Phillippe Rangassamy

Joseph, 8, refuses to accept the departure of his older brother to France.  Influenced by the traditional stories of his grandfather, he is convinced that Lentikri, an ancient monster, prowls the house at night.  Joseph decides to confront it.  In Creole with English subtitles.   (Description courtesy of the director)

BABLINGA
BABLINGA
Fabien Dao
Burkina Faso
2019
15 min
With
Cissé Maims, Stéphanie Koita

Moktar has been saying forever that once his bar Bablinga is closed he’ll return to live in Burkina Faso.  That day has arrived, but he hesitates.  This is when the ghosts gather to celebrate a final evening.  In French with English subtitles.  (Description courtesy of the director)

MAMA LOVA
MAMA LOVA
Jeff Taver
France
2019
17 min
With
Mata Gabin, Daniel Joseph

Adéle has just lost her teenage son in a fight between rival gangs.  Summoning up all her courage to act, she resolves never to lose another child.  In French with English subtitles.  (Description courtesy of the director)

TITHES & OFFERINGS
TITHES & OFFERINGS
Tony Koros
Kenya
USA
Cayman Islands
2019
17 min
With
Justin Karung’uru, Rose Kagwiria

A phony faith-healer of a Kenyan pastor proves to be the accidental conduit for a miracle.  In Swahili with English subtitles.  (Dscription courtesy of the director)

YOUR KID
YOUR KID
Nelson Foix
Martinique
2020
28 min
With
Sloan Descombes, Karine Pedorand

Chris discovers a baby left on his stair landing with a note that appears to be meant for him.  He sets out to find the mother of the child, but who is the baby’s father?  (Description courtesy of the director)