PTFF and Color of Sound present “Black Film in the PNW,” a three-day mini-film festival celebrating and exploring films by and about Black people in the Pacific Northwest.
The event features films from established, emerging, and student filmmakers, including engaging discussions with these talented individuals at The Rose Theatre and PTFF Balcony Theatre in downtown Port Townsend
Equity in the Metaverse
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 6:30 PM
Short Film Program A
Rose Theatre
235 Taylor St, Port Townsend
A diverse mix of films including:
Black June (screening cut)
Dark and Tender 2 (preview)
What Heroes Do
Lioness
Equity in the Metaverse
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 3:00 PM
Black Filmmaker Panel Discussion
PTFF Balcony Theatre
211 Taylor St, Ste 401, Port Townsend
Community panel discussion, which includes an exploration of themes raised in the films.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 6:30 PM
Bad Ass Women Doing Kick Ass Shit
Rose Theatre
235 Taylor St, Port Townsend
Eight courageous BIPOC women share their unique but similar stories in this award-winning documentary film.
Preceded by short film A Women's Role.
Caged
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 3:00 PM
Short Film Program B
Rose Theatre
235 Taylor St, Port Townsend
A diverse mix of films including:
Caged
Perspectives on Violence
Retch
Book Banning, Book Extinction
In true FOCUS fashion, PTFF followed the lead of Color of Sound in creating the event, with the intention of amplifying their mission of “transforming the lives of people of color in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.” CEO and founder Ben Wilson curated the program, establishing and deepening relationships with black filmmakers at all levels of accomplishment from around the region.
Free passes are available to those who identify as PGM (People of the Global Majority) or BIPOC. Look for the discount code on the Buy Pass/Tickets page.
