The UR Student Center for Equity and Inclusion in partnership with Modlin Center for the Arts host Justice in Motion: Sitelines BLM Film Festival, a powerful series of short films written by and featuring three local Black filmmakers. The festival tells stories about Richmond and its historic sites through the lens of the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement. Commissioned and produced by Richmond-based Cadence Theatre Company, the films reflect the unique voices and perspectives of the filmmakers to spark conversations about racial justice and purposeful action.
Details
February 8, 2025 12:00PM
Justice in Motion: Sitelines BLM Film Festival
Item details
Date
February 8, 2025 12:00PM
Location
Camp Concert Hall
Name
Justice in Motion: Sitelines BLM Film Festival
Description
The UR Student Center for Equity and Inclusion in partnership with Modlin Center for the Arts host Justice in Motion: Sitelines BLM Film Festival, a powerful series of short films written by and featuring three local Black filmmakers. The festival tells stories about Richmond and its historic sites through the lens of the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement. Commissioned and produced by Richmond-based Cadence Theatre Company, the films reflect the unique voices and perspectives of the filmmakers to spark conversations about racial justice and purposeful action. This event is free and open to the public, and tickets are required.
Program Schedule
12:00 pm Screening of Justice in Motion: Sitelines BLM Films
Still Fighting (2021)
Break (2021)
Bleach (2021)
12:30 pm Q&A with screenwriters Brittany Fisher, Margarette Joyner, and dl Hopkins
1:00 pm Welcome Table Discussion facilitated by Omiyẹmi Artisia Green, W&M Professor of Theatre and Africana Studies. A light lunch will be provided.
If you are interested in bringing a group or a class, please email the Modlin box office at modlinarts@richmond.edu for more information.
Tickets will become available on January 16, 2025. Please check back at that time to reserve your free ticket.
Please email the box office if you need further assistance. We do our best to respond to all inquiries within 1 business day.
