INDIANAPOLIS — In celebration of Black History Month, Martin University will host the 2023 Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival on February 10 and 11 in the Fr. Boniface Hardin Gathertorium, 2186 N. Sherman Drive. Three films will be screened with food trucks on-site for the two-day event, which includes question and answer sessions held after each screening.
The Festival seeks to create a venue where black filmmakers, storytellers, producers, and members of the film community can come together to appreciate the showcased films.
The films, day and times are:
• Friday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. — 100 Years From Mississippi. The documentary tells the story of Mamie Lang Kirkland’s departure from Mississippi at age 7 and her return at age 107. Mamie’s story is a testament to the courage and hope of her generation.
• Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1:00 p.m. — Taking Israel. The documentary tells the story of Wilberforce University students that traveled to Israel over a 15-year period observing the political, social and educational conditions in the country
• Saturday, Feb. 11 at 3:00 p.m. — This Is [Not] Who We Are. The documentary explores the gap between Boulder, Colorado’s progressive self-image and the lived experiences of its small but resilient Black community.
Admission is $15 for all three films, or $7 per film at screening time. Trailers can be seen at: https://ibdff.com/2022-trailers. Purchase tickets online at BlackHistoryFilms.eventbrite.com.