The THIRD ANNUAL DETROIT WOMEN OF COLOR INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL showcases inter-generational films and videos by
African American, Continental African, Asian, Caribbean, Latino, Middle Eastern and Native American women film and video makers.
We present exceptional films and videos that span racial identity, sexuality,
science-fiction, relationships, politics, history, empowerment, healing, hip hop, cultural traditions, spirituality and love.
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Another world is not only possible,
She is on her way.
On
a quiet day,
I can hear her breathing.
-Arundhati Roy
Screenings and discussions to entertain, educate,
expand and mobilize will be held in
the heart of
Detroit's cultural center at the
Charles H. Wright Museum of
African American History
Friday, July 24, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Sunday, July
26, 2009
Stay tuned for upcoming information!!!!
Charles H. Wright Museum of
African American History 315 East Warren Ave. Detroit Michigan, 48201
Ticket Prices
Films $15.00 Friday, July 24, 2009
Films Sunday, July 26, 2009
Film Special Friday and Sunday films $25.00
for both days
Workshops
Four Workshops on Saturday, July 25,
2009 are $65.00 each
The workshop fee includes a free ticket to the film screenings on
Sunday, July 26, 2009.
The film festival will open with an invitation only reception for the film industry, business, creative, and
grassroots community. The reception will have a silent art auction of women of color artists in Metro
Detroit. The amazing work of Zeina Washington, Sabrina Nelson, Lottie
Spady and much more will be available.
The films begin at 7:30 p.m. There will be amazing films from all over the world. LA filmmaker
Vanessa Gray (Perfection) will make a special appearrance.
Detroit filmmaker Alicia Smythe examines the life of award winning rock star and activist J. Nadir
Omowale in Nadir Distorted Soul followed by a special
performance by Nadir!
Some artists defy classification. Detroit’s revolutionary soul man, Nadir, rebels against
it.
Join us for the DWC, Inc. workshops featuring some of the most powerful women of
color in the Michigan film industry. Award winning veteran screen and Broadway actor, filmmaker,
and teacher Lonette Mckee will give the tools that you need to
get into the film industry that only a veteran actor can share. Kathy McKee
owner Kathy McKee Casting, veteran actor, and educator will facilitate a workshop. Film is one of the fastest
growing industries in Michigan. Marshalle Montgomery filmmaker and business
woman will show you how your business can benefit and connect to the film industry. Michigan Women in Film and Television
president Serenity Sherie Boston does an excellent workshop on screen
writing.
The workshop fee includes a free ticket to the film screenings on Sunday,
July 26, 2009.
Lonette McKee
Executive Producer
Director/ Screenwriter
Music-lyric Composer
Sunday,
July 26, 2009
Films will resume on Sunday showcasing the work of
the hottest new Detroit filmmakers. Ryan Meyers is premiering her film Chello
Mello. Filmmaker and screenwriter Danielle Eliska Lyle
premieres her amazing film that takes us into the underground world of master grafiti artists Sintex and Fel'le.
