Returning to Our Roots - Free Community Screening

214 W. Hickory St.,Denton TX 76201

28 January, 2023

Description

Free Community Screening of series of Short Films sponsored by EarthXThe Returning to Our Roots film block shares stories of health and nature issues impacting communities of color. Showcased films are created by Black filmmakers or share stories of Black culture - selected by the Denton Black Film Festival in its mission to share Black culture experiences to all. Film Lineup All in the Water - Set in Texas, Michigan, and Oregon, All in the Water raises the volume on the stories shared by people of color who are not only passionate about fly fishing, but passionate about opening up the outdoors and more specifically, the fly fishing world, to people of color so that everyone can find their way to the water to cast to a rising fish. The narratives find a common thread in seeking to move beyond just being able to walk into a river or stream to fish but to feel truly welcome and enjoy all that the water provides. These are stories of ardent optimism in the face of long-entrenched barriers that are just beginning to fall in outdoor spaces. Food Apartheid - About 23.5 million people live in food deserts in the U.S., areas where affordable, healthy food options are greatly limited if non-existent. There is so much that can be done. What About the Drinking Water? - In Alabama more than 70% of the population gets their drinking water from rivers, lakes, and bays. Protecting these water sources and the land around them ensures our drinking water is clean and safe. It also keeps utilities from having to increase treatment cost, keeping water bills more affordable for customers. This film highlights the important responsibility of water utilities in balancing the continued need for revenue with the long-range protection of drinking water sources and the role of river advocates and ratepayers in holding them accountable. (Directed by Tiffany Westry Womack) Camp Yoshi - After moving to Oregon and falling in love with the ability to explore the outdoors with ease with his wife and two kids, Rashad Frazier knew he had to extend the invitation to others. Driven by the magic of his experiences, his background as a chef, and his love of good food and connecting people to incredible places that open up to conversation, he created Camp Yoshi, which curates custom outdoor adventures centered around shared meals and shared experience with the goal of creating a space for Black people and allies to unplug and in turn reconnect with the wilderness. By virtue of being in these places, Camp Yoshi's trips transform historically segregated spaces into safe havens for community, conversation and nourishment. (Directed by Faith E Briggs) Learn more about Camp Yoshi here: https://www.campyoshi.com/ Prolyfyck - Their route is uphill by design. Through the language of running, Prolyfyck Run Crew is creating a safe space where Black runners can see themselves represented, and all runners are welcome, in Charlottesville, VA. The first in the first “Who is a Runner” video series -- a collaboration between Brooks Running x Camp4Collective. (Directed by Faith Briggs + Tim Kemple) See Me In Nature - Meet a few of Alabama’s Black environmental leaders, activists, and historians who are currently shaping their community and providing long overdue awareness of the roots of the work. (Directed by Asia Singleton) -- Learn more about sponsor at earthx.org The Denton Black Film Festival has grown into a five-day event that allows you, our guest, to immerse yourself in some of the best artistic showcases of Black cinema, music, spoken word, art and more. See the highlights at dentonbff.com/film-festival #ExperienceCulture at #DBFF23