Reel Black: SoulGenre
February 25-November 17, 2024
From groundbreaking horror to electrifying sci-fi, each screening explores the cultural impact and creative brilliance of Black stories in genres that have often been overlooked. Uncover the untold stories, delve into the symbolism, celebrate the diverse voices with guest speakers, and connect with local community organizations. Get ready for an extraordinary exploration of Black Excellence in genres that transcend boundaries and redefine storytelling.
Reel Black: SoulGenre is a collaboration between LANGSTON and SIFF to build community through educational cinematic experiences while uplifting local Black makers and organizations.
Reel Black: Space is the Place
USA | 1974 | 86 min. | John Coney
February 25, 2024
Sun Ra the space age prophet lands his spaceship in Oakland, having been presumed lost in space for years.
Reel Black: Eve’s Bayou
USA | 1997 | 108 min. | Kasi Lemmons
March 25, 2024
Secrets, voodoo, and Southern allure intertwine in 'Eve's Bayou,' a hypnotic journey through family shadows in 1960s Louisiana.
Reel Black: Kirikou and the Sorceress
1998 | 74 min. | Michel Ocelot
April 21, 2024
Kirikou, an unusual little boy, must search the wisdom of the forbidden mountain in order to save his village from a spell cast by the evil sorceress Karaba.
Reel Black: Neptune Frost
Rwanda | 2021 | 105 min. | Saul Williams, Anisia Uzeyman
June 23, 2024
In a cybernetic rebellion, love sparks against technological chains, forging an Afrofuturistic odyssey.
Reel Black: The Brother from Another Planet
USA | 1984 | 108 min. | John Sayles
July 21, 2024
A mute alien with the appearance of a black human is chased by outer-space bounty hunters through the streets of Harlem.
Reel Black: Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song
USA | 1971 | 97 min. | Melvin Van Peebles
August 25, 2024
A Revolutionary outsider challenges norms in a gritty quest for justice, passion, and empowerment in this influential 1971 cinematic milestone.
Reel Black: Soul (2020)
USA | 2020 | 100 min. | Pete Docter, Kemp Powers
September 22, 2024
Journey with a music teacher's Soul, exploring life's mysteries through humor, heart, and an extraordinary symphony of emotions.
Reel Black: The People Under the Stairs
USA | 1991 | 102 min. | Wes Craven
October 27, 2024
In a sinister mansion, a family stumbles upon a dark secret beneath the stairs, unveiling a twisted realm of horror and oppression.
Reel Black: A Wrinkle in Time
USA | 2018 | 109 min. | Ava DuVernay
November 17, 2024
Guided by celestial beings, a girl battles darkness to find her father in a visually stunning 2018 adventure of love and self-discovery.
