QWOCFF at San Francisco Black Pride
Two powerful films explore the history and resilience of Black queer and trans communities.
Both films are subtitled for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities.
Under False Colors by Mickaela Bradford (2024, 18:08)
In Reconstruction Era Memphis, two Black women redefine freedom and community by holding and healing one another in the aftermath of a historic massacre.
Filmmaker Bio: Mickaela is an Atlanta based nerd for justice. She creates films and protest performances that educate, agitate, and organize communities.
Instagram: @mickaela007
Instagram: @comfreyfilms
Website: https://www.comfreyfilms.org/underfalsecolors
Capitol and Broad by Tanea Lunsford Lynx (2020, 4:25)
Black families flourish in San Francisco despite gentrification’s attempts to uproot them.
Filmmaker Bio: Tanea Lunsford Lynx is a fourth-generation Black San Franciscan on both sides.
Instagram: @tanealunsfordlynx
Website: tanealunsfordlynx.com
IN-PERSON SCREENING & PANEL
SF Black Pride has partnered with us to host an in-person screening at Ruth’s Table as part of their inaugural celebration.
The films will be followed by a panel discussion about the displacement of Black communities in the Bay Area, honoring the legacy of our elders and explore what it means to reclaim space.
Moderated by Honey Mahogany and featuring a dynamic panel of local voices: Cinnamon Maxine, Chaney Turner, Alex U Inn, DJ Black & Dr. Elita Laya
Tuesday, August 26 from 6-8pm
Ruth’s Table, 3160 21st Street, San Francisco
Free with RSVP
We're bringing our International Queer Women of Color Film Festival to San Francisco Black Pride! Join us Tuesday, August 26th for a special screening celebrating Black August and Transgender History Month. These stories remind us that our communities have always found ways to hold and heal each other, to bloom where we're planted, and to create home wherever we are.
Screening Partner
