2020 Baltimore International Black Film Festival

Founded in 2014, the Baltimore International Black Film Festival is produced by the not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt social /service organization: SOGAA, Inc. Our mission is to support unity in the community and foster education with the best in independent film-making while enhancing the diverse cultural landscape and economic vitality of Baltimore City. With its unique paring of films by African-American, the African Diaspora and members of the Same Gender Loving – Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (SGL-LGBT) communities, the Baltimore International Black Film Festival (BIBFF) serves a dual purpose of educating the community while providing a venue for independent films for, by and about African Americans, the African Diaspora and members the SGL-LGBT community locally, nationally and globally. The 1st Annual BIBFF was held at the historic Charles Theatre, the only theatre of its kind in Baltimore.

Start Date

October 28, 2020, 7:00 pm

End Date

December 7, 2020, 11:00 pm

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No Promised Land @ Virtual Theater

Viewing Times October 28, 2020, 7:07 pm EST

Culture(s): African

Genre(s): Documentaries , Drama , Faith , Historical

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No Promised Land tells the story of four young Jewish Ethiopians facing an identity crisis as their community experiences exclusion in what they expected to be their newfound homeland in Israel. Teacher Benny and fashion designer Lemlem immigrated to Israel with their parents. Social activist Inbar and stand-up comedian Shlomo were born in Israel. Despite the fact that they speak fluent Hebrew and served in the compulsory military service, just like all Israelis, their dream of belonging did not come true. Now, in the wake of growing demonstrations against police brutality, a new hope arises, for a life without discrimination.

Duration: 00:52:26 mins

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Race Matters Shorts: Risk Factor, 70 Years of Blackness

Viewing Times October 29, 2020, 4:37 pm EST

Culture(s): African , African American , Asian , Christian , Latinx , LBGTQ , Muslim

Genre(s): Action , Adventure , Animation , Comedy , Crime , Documentaries , Drama , Faith , Fantasy , Historical , Horror , Musical , Mystery , Romance , Science Fiction , Thriller

Online Live Screenings

Risk Factor uncovers the impact of racism in healthcare in the United States, a country with Black infant and maternal mortality rates comparable to those of developing countries. Risk Factor chronicles the experiences of three Black women who’ve suffered an infant loss in Cleveland – a city that has experienced Black infant death at six times the rate of white infants.

Duration: 00:56:20 mins

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BMORE SHORTS: Not Just a Game: The Story of Savage, Haunted, Doze of Reality, TRIBE, Tori, Reincarnated X Speaks

Viewing Times October 29, 2020, 7:07 pm EST

Culture(s): African , African American , Asian , Christian , Latinx , LBGTQ , Muslim

Genre(s): Action , Adventure , Animation , Comedy , Crime , Documentaries , Drama , Faith , Fantasy , Historical , Horror , Musical , Mystery , Romance , Science Fiction , Thriller

Online Live Screenings

Not Just a Game: The Story of Savage is a documentary about an East Baltimore ice hockey team and how it is changing the lives of Baltimore youth. This mini-documentary follows one of the players Tyrone Carey a.k.a. "Savage," a Squeegee entrepreneur, who works to get through his first season and endeavors to grow both on and off the ice.

Duration: 00:55:56 mins