Maxie Rockymore, a retired child foster care manager, has written and directed “Fresh Cut,” a coming-of-age drama exploring grief, loss and mental illness among Black youth, which will debut at the Twin Cities Black Film Festival.
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Film fest caps 20 years of celebrating Black storytelling
It’s been two decades since the Twin Cities Black Film Festival became an annual fall fixture for cinema lovers.
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Black life empowers 2022 American Black Film Festival
This year, the American Black Film Festival featured in-theater screenings and a virtual component too.
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From ‘Purple Rain’ to ‘Dear White People’ —how Minnesota’s film industry uplifted Black stories
‘I feel like the Twin Cities was really on the forefront of the work that was similar to things that came afterward…’
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Twin Cities Black Film Fest continues to draw top talent
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One of the reasons why I have the platform [is] because I do want people to have a place to show and experience someone watching your film.’
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New wave of black films crests at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
Black artists, filmmakers, and films were a key part of the 2019 Toronto International Film. Get a jump on the upcoming movies featuring Black talent.