Maxie Rockymore joins MSR On the Radar to talk about her award-winning short film Fresh Cut, her South Minneapolis roots and writing Black stories in their full humanity.
Twin Cities Black Film Festival
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What’s worth spending a weekend away from sports?
The 23rd Twin Cities Black Film Festival runs Oct. 10–12, with screenings at the Capri Theatre and Hotel Indigo. Founder Natalie Morrow spotlights a packed slate of Black filmmakers and says this year doubles as a crucial fundraiser to power the festival’s future.
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Drama explores grief, loss and mental illness among Black youth
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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Filmmaker makes memorable debut with ‘Blessings’
“Don’t Block Your Blessings,” a short film by Darius Aubry was well-received at this year’s 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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Festival serves as launching pad for local Black filmmakers
In Minnesota, it is the Twin Cities Black Film Festival (TCBFF) that stands as an important launch pad for emerging filmmakers. Now in its 16th year, the TCBFF has showcased and given a platform to hundreds of new and award-winning films.
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Community Calendar: Twin Cities Black Film Festival, Think Pink & more
Find community happenings and add your own free of charge at spokesman-recorder.com/calendar.
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Actor Cory Hardrict helps kick off 15th Annual Twin Cities Black Film Festival
This year the Twin Cities Black Film Festival (TCBFF) will take place on both sides of the river. The annual four-day festival of films and shorts is set for October 12-15. “I’m super excited” of this year’s lineup, exclaimed TCBFF Founder-Director Natalie Morrow in a recent MSR interview. As in previous years, Morrow worked hard […]
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Film Festival celebrates Black cinema in downtown St. Paul
The Twin Cities Black Film Festival (TCBFF) has more than shown its staying power over its 13 year existence. “I feel like I’m always overlooked,” stated Founder and Director Natalie Morrow in a recent MSR phone interview. “This is the 14th year.” As was the case of previous festivals, the 2016 TCBFF will bring to […]