Images of Black Women Film Festival
unveils our exciting programme for 2009! Back at the Tricycle
Theatre for our 5th year, we look forward to welcoming you to our evenings,
filled with fantastic films, celebrity Q&As panels, workshops, and
great company. Why not buy a festival pass have a great weekend with
friends, family, that special person, or come on your own for that one
special film you want to see! ON YOUR
WAY HOME DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR FREE GIFT FROM SOME OF OUR SPONSORS
INCLUDING A HANDY SIZED BOTTLE OF PALMERS COCOA BUTTER FORMULA.
To Find Out More Call the Tricycle Box
Office Now 0207 328 1000.
FROM A WHISPER
The Secret Life Of Bees
IBW
proudly features the European Premiere of 'From A Whisper', which
is an endearing tale of two parallel lives of an artist and an
intelligence officer; both indirect casualties on the August 7
US Embassy attack in 1998. They find comfort in the help they
give each other to come to terms with the loss of their loved
ones who they have been mourning for the last 10 years.
Q&A with Director Wanuri Kahiu
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Friday
27th March
8.00pm (85 mins)
based
on the Best Selling book by Sue Monk Kidd set in 1964, South
Carolina. It's an enchanting parable of hope and love. Singing
sensations Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson star
alongside British born and Oscar nominated actress Sophie Okonedo
brings the bewitching tale by Gina Prince Bytheswood to life.
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Trailer
Saturday
28th March
2.45 pm (110 mins)
'
"Hair Piece" + "Alma's Rainbow"
Adult
workshop
by DFG: Documentary film production
Short:
"Hair Piece" animated depiction of the antics performed
by many black women in an effort to control their hair. Also by
Ayoka Chenzira "Hair Piece" is followed by "Alma's
Rainbow"-a hip urban sitcom with sepia-toned flashbacks.
which recalls Spike Lee's first film, "She's Gotta Have It."
The heart of the movie is the struggle between Alma and Ruby .
Her live-for-the-moment manner sets an example for both mother
and daughter, allowing Alma to take a Rainbow's transition from
a street-dancing tomboy into a more sexually self-assured young
woman. + Q and A with Ayoka Chenzira:
Saturday 28th march
4:45 - 6:30pm (10 mins + 85 mins)
The
Documentary Filmmakers Group- DFG is the national organisation
working to promote documentary filmmaking talent and innovation
in the UK . A single aim links all their work to encourage, stimulate,
promote and support the growth of a strong community of documentary
filmmakers and film audiences.
Sunday 29th March
11:00am-1:00pm
Short Film Competition Award
AFRO
SAXONS By Rachel Wang & Mark Currie
The
IBW Independent Film Makers Competition has grown year on year,
and this is the section where the eagerly anticpated results
of the compeition will be announced. Out of over 40 entries
10 finalists were sifted, and the winner will be presented with
her coveted prize of her film being shown and receipt of her
prize money
Sunday
29th March
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Afrosaxons
- An entertaining and engaging documentary giving an insight
into the world of Afro hair politics. The film follows four
hair stylists preparing to create bold and innovative Afro styles
for the Black Beauty Hair Awards in London. Hairdressers - scissors
at the ready. Then enjoy the Q&A Panel with Rachel Wang!
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Trailer
Sunday
March 29th
2:30pm - 4:15pm (84 mins)
Johnny
Mad Dog by Jean-Stephane Sauvaire
Johnny
Mad Dog which closes the festival is an emotive film
that tells the chilling tale of the phenomenon of the
child soldier, and the effect his actions has on the
strong central female character - Laokole after Johnny's
"men" raid her town.
As the film progresses, it becomes apparent that Johnny
is desparate to break from the cycle of violence to
which fate has condemned him and his "men".
Winner of the Cannes Film Festival 2008, Prize of Hope
Award.
A insight into "real" life on the streets
that could make for a sobering concoction of emotion,
survival and realism. A must see for youngsters in London
who think they have a "hard knock life". Very
strong performances from both child actors.
We
do hope you will join us for this fascinating weekend, when we
look forward to meeting you for debate on our celebrity panels,
fun at our films, and education at our workshop. Why not join
us for the whole weekend.
Buy your tickets now: Tricycle Box OfficeTel: 0207 328 10 00. Film Festival Enquiries:
General: 0203 177 3902
Media: 0203 177 3908 Email
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