GCUFF Screening: Shorts Program 7

13116 Shaker Square,Cleveland OH 44120

11 September, 2021

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Shorts Program 7 ABOVE THE TROUBLED WATER After becoming the first in his country to ever publicly “come out” during a live television interview, Bisi and his two gay friends are forced to flee Nigeria. See how they adjust to life in exile in the U.K., the U.S. and Canada. A look at the meaning of friendship in overcoming the everyday adjustments to life in exile. Joseph Cohen Becoming Black Lawyers Through transparent interviews, Black lawyers candidly share their experiences attending predominantly White American law schools, the significance of Blackness in law school, what it means to become “Black" lawyers, and their best advice for Black people who aspire to become lawyers in the future. This harsh reality reveals “…American law schools are not places of ‘justice’ for Black law students. Evangeline M. Mitchell Fight for Good Societies all around the world are at the mercy of a virus. Behind the mission to serve all people in the time of pandemic, this film tells the story of a health system community risking their lives to help people and features CHCB, Inc. employees and providers, including the Chief Executive Officer of CHCB Inc. Dr. Lavonne Ansari, among others. GEORGE FLOYD: SAY THEIR NAMES When will the "last" time be the LAST time? Chris Oledude's single "George Floyd" has now been re-presented in the powerful video, "George Floyd: Say Their Names." America's struggle for equality throughout law enforcement parallels struggles faced by minority groups in every society where the majority feels empowered to disregard civil and human rights. The pressure for change must continue. No justice? No peace! Christopher R. Owens, Alyssa Dann We Are Free Because of Harriet Tubman This lyrical documentary is a meditation on resistance, nature and history. Professor Sonia Sanchez’s words speak to us today as many in America struggle to find their own liberation. The imagery is meant to heal and aid the viewer in reflection upon the text. The words are a combination of the Haiku written by Sanchez and the names of those unidentified souls discovered through research. Nadine Patterson Click here to subscribe to our text messages. The Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival (GCUFF) Highlights regional, national, and international urban culture and provides a platform for talented independent filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors. GCUFF was established in 2012 and is dedicated to increasing awareness and dialog around important issues and stories from within our community, while encouraging and inspiring Students and individuals interested in pursuing a career in the film industry. We offer 9 days of film screenings, panel discussions, workshops, and community engagement opportunities.