The Newark Museum of Art continues its legacy to present films that heighten the historic importance of the Black experience in the United States. The 46th Newark Black Film Festival, beginning Tuesday, July 12, 2022, will feature twelve films and present six awards—Long Narrative Award, Short Narrative Award, Long Documentary Award, Short Documentary Award, Experimental Award, and Best Film Award.
With a focus on younger films and filmmakers, this year’s selection process included the input of three new members: director Ayana Stafford-Morris and The Newarkive co-founders, Yvonne Michelle Shirley, and LeRon Lee. It pays particular attention to intimate stories about cultural and oppressive social structures as experienced by resilient individuals and portrayed through the lens of Black filmmakers from the United States, and beyond.
Festival Dates: July 12-17, 2022
Location: The Newark Museum of Art
Selection Committee for Festival and Awards: Dale E. Colston, Patricia Faison, Jeff Friday, LeRoy Henderson, LeRon Lee, Millicent Matthews, Lisa Payne, Mary Sue Price, Yvonne Michelle Shirley, Ayana Stafford-Morris, Richard Wesley (Chair)
2022 Newark Black Film Festival Lineup
Tuesday, July 12
7pm – Long Documentary | Faya Dayi (2021) | 120 min. | Directed by Jessica Beshir | Not rated
Wednesday, July 13
7pm – Long Documentary | The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks (2022) | 96 min. | Directed by Johanna Hamilton and Yoruba Richen | Not rated
Thursday, July 14
7pm – Long Documentary | Beba (2021) | 79 min. | Directed by Rebeca Huntt | Rated R
Followed by NBFF Opening Night Party
Friday, July 15
7pm – Long Narrative | Ludi (2021) | 80 min. | Directed by Edson Jean | Not rated
Saturday, July 16
2pm – Long Documentary | Big Chief Black Hawk (2021) | 53 min. | Directed by Jonathan Isaac Jackson | Not rated
4:30pm – Long Documentary | Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. (1992) | 92 min. | Directed by Leslie Harris | Rated R
7:30pm – Long Documentary | Hazing (2022) | 104 min. | Directed by Byron Hurt | Not rated
Sunday, July 17
3:30pm – Short Documentary | Clarisa (2022) | 16 min. | Directed by Philip Knowlton | Not rated
Short Narrative | Fuego (2021) | 15 min. | Directed by Christine Rodriguez | Not rated
Short Narrative | The Spirit God Gave Us (2021) | 20 min. | Directed by Michael Donte Jemison | Not rated
Short Experimental | And the People Could Fly (2019) | 13 min. | Directed by Roni Nicole | Not rated
Short Experimental | Souls (2020) | 15 min. | Directed by Malakai | Not rated
6pm – Paul Robeson Award Ceremony + NBFF After Party (21+) powered by Vibes After Dark | Purchase Tickets
