Shorts Program I: A Matter of Time
Part of the BAMcinématek series New Voices in Black Cinema
Presented by ActNow Foundation
Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 4:30pm
90min
This compelling program of short films explores how past events affect present circumstances. Filmmakers Monique Walton, Angela Tucker, Raafi Rivero and Jerry LaMothe will all be present for the Q&A, moderated by filmmaker Keith Davis (Sundance Director's Lab Fellow for The American People)
The Becoming Box
Directed by Monique Walton
A family of three siblings deals with the appearance of a mysterious box in their backyard in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Black Folk Don't: Go to Therapy
Directed by Angela Tucker
In this episode of the cutting-edge web series, experts, entertainers, and regular people explain the stigma attached to therapy within the black community. Special content presented by National Black Programming Consortium
The Dream Team
Directed by Rachel Johnson
On the last day before winter recess, a passionate teacher is forced to surrender his class, keys, and long-time friendship
Their Eyes Were Watching Gummy Bears
Directed by Raafi Rivero
A Princeton undergrad tries to win back his ex on the eve of his graduation
The Tombs
Directed by Jerry Lamothe
A Brooklyn man maintains his innocence throughout a 3-day journey through New York's infamous central booking jail system
BAM Rose Cinemas
General Admission: $12
BAM Cinema Club Members: $7
Movie Moguls: Free
Seniors: $9
