• Aug 22, 2026 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: California Railroad Museum
  • Latest Activity: 4 hours ago

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A perfect for a block of modern, messy, and humorous stories from the Black Cinema diaspora.

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Just Us

By: v.c. rhone

After experiencing a tragic loss, childhood sweethearts reunite at their mountain retreat to re-evaluate their marriage.

 

 

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Tender Headed

By: Imani Lukunku

When Willow’s hair braider cancels on her last minute, she’s reluctantly referred to Raven: an old friend she hasn’t spoken to in ten years. The tender yet volatile reunion forces Willow and Raven to confront whether time can heal old wounds, or whether some bonds are best left broken.

 

 

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Switchn' Lanz

By: Marlon McKenney

Switch’n Lanez is an AI-animated short film inspired by Bay Area nightlife. Set across San Francisco and Oakland, California, this film draws on lived experiences and real stories. Hip-Hop clubs, messy situations, hella drama, and those late Saturday nights where things can go left... real quick.

 

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Recall 

By: Kent Faulcon

Paralyzed and desperate for answers, David has spent years trying to contact UFOs, convinced they hold the key to his healing. With the help of his loyal but skeptical friend Mark, he sends one final transmission — and this time, the universe answers.

 

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The Listeners

By: Joslyn Rose

Starring Blair Underwood, with original music by Jon Batiste, The Listeners follows David, a once-brilliant jazz musician, can no longer hear music. Doctors search for a diagnosis while debating whether his condition is neurological or psychological, but answers remain elusive. 

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