Have you been keeping up with travel-blogger Skye? Recently, she visited the Hong Kong Museum, saw a performance by Drum Cat (an all female percussion group), has explored several cities, and shares her discoveries and adventures with us.
For example, here’s a taste of Korean Hip Hop:
Got your passport ready? Head over to Skyeview for a virtual tour.
Cherrybomb is an online talk show for women who love women…
The most recent episode discussed domestic violence with Roberta Munroe director of the short film Dani and Alice.
To learn more about the ladies of Cherry Bomb TV – visit their site: cherrybombtv.com
To see the current season of Cherry Bomb – visit shewired.com
To learn more about Roberta Munroe – visit her site: robertamunroe.com
Dani and Alice trailer (warning–this trailer contains a depiction of domestic violence).
A Persistent Desire is a feature length documentary film that celebrates and affirms butch and femme identities and dynamics in the 21st century. In this clip, author Jewelle Gomez describes her take on the butch/femme dynamic (clip opens in a new window):
Visit the website to view more clips and find out about this film project.
Beyond The Stereotypes
Most mainstream ideas of who black lesbians are and what they are like come from images/media NOT created by black lesbians themselves. That’s why black./womyn: conversations is such a breath of fresh air. The documentary contains interviews with a wide variety of black lesbians who discuss a multitude of topics.
I would say that the overarching theme of the movie is: How do you exist/survive in a world where everything that you are (black, female, lesbian) is NOT valued–if not downright despised?
Though people are frank and honest, it’s not a depressing film at all and has quite a bit of humor.
To keep up with when/where the film will be shown (and keep your eyes peeled for a dvd), join the Facebook Group, the director’s MySpace Page, or subscribe to the film’s blog.
Greetings,
I wanted to take this time to share a great performance of the the Black season: Shifting focus to women of color on the L word weekly series Pre-show presented by Queer Black Cinema.org. This series was not only created to highlight the women of color on the L word in front and behind the lens but also to help raise funds for our 4th Annual FADES OF BLACK WOMYN FILM SHOWCASE 2009.
This year in honor of women’s month, we are honoring award winning Trinidadian Black British Lesbian filmmaker, Campbell X (formally known as Inge Blackman). Campbell currently resides in London, UK. The event will take place March 26, 2009 at the Brecht Forum in NYC from 7 PM – 10 PM. I am asking you to please help spread the word. Feel free to pass this video along. Sponsorship packages are available. You may also donate online at http://www.queerblackcinema.org/IwantMyQBC.htm. For $100 or more you have the option of going through our 501-c3 Non-profit fiscal sponsor, MIX NYC Film Festival for tax purposes.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Angel L . Brown
Executive Director/Curator
http://www.queerblackcinema.org
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
1) Forward this video to 10 people you know
2) Donate at http://www.queerblackcinema.org/IwantMyQBC.htm
(any amount is greatly appreciated)
3) Become a sponsor
4) Write an article about QBC and FOBW or have us on your radio show
5) Watch the L word final season with us!(including the pre-show)
6)Buy a ticket to the Fades of Black Womyn Film Showcase 2009
7) Join the QBC Volunteer Team
Written and directed by Faith Trimel, Family is the dramedy feature film centering on the lives of a group of closeted lesbian friends who make a pact to come out together within 30 days.
Learn more at www.myspace.com/familythefilm
The Midnight Hour (1985)
Witches, vampires, werewolves, and zombies all take time out from killin’ to put on a snazzy song and dance routine. (and yes, Levar Burton WILL bite you!)
The Advocate (at least online), Remembers Sakia Gun.
In this excerpt from Out At The Center, filmmaker Charles Brack talks about Sakia Gunn and his film – Dreams Deferred: The Sakia Gunn Film Project.
