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MORTU NEGA (BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL)
Diminga strives to find her husband during a War of Independence that threatens to destroy her country and uproot her life.
The PERFECT NEIGHBOR INTERVIEW
The New Black Film Collective recently welcomed filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir and activist Pamela Dias to London, for an intimate conversation about their Netflix documentary, The Perfect Neighbor. Gandbhir, who directed the film, is a longtime family friend of Dias, whose daughter, Ajike “AJ” Owens, was tragically killed in the incident that inspired the documentary.
MY FATHER’S SHADOW (BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL)
Two brothers join their estranged father on a formative journey to Lagos, where they meet figures in his story, and have important conversations about life.
SEA STAR (TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL)
As Chris steps into the pool at his first ever swimming lesson, we watch his attempts to face his past, battle his emotions and overcome a fear of water passed down through generations.
Souleymane’s Story
Through the character of Souleymane, an undocumented delivery driver in Paris, the film portrays the fears most young asylum seekers endure.
MORE LIFE (BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL)
An accurate depiction of Black male friendship told in the most contemporaneous way- via livestream.
BLKNWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS (BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL)
An immersive, overwhelming and inspiring vision for Black consciousness.
THE EYES OF GHANA (BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL)
Follow the moving, story of the man behind the slogan that influenced a social movement.
BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY (BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL)
Follow the moving, story of the man behind the slogan that influenced a social movement.
One Battle After Another
The surface level search and rescue narrative balances weightier topics, as One Battle After Another (2025) holds an unflinching mirror to the world.
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A music mogul gets caught up in a dilemma that puts both his life and morality at stake.
The Long Walk
The Long Walk (2025) follows a group of young men in a life threatening trial about the true nature of competition and survival.