San Francisco- The San Francisco Black Film Festival kicks off with the double pleasure of
screening an international film, "Lambadina" by Messay Getahun from Ethiopia, perfectly positioned at the state of the art San Francisco State School of Cinema's August Coppola Theatre, opening night, Thursday June 16th at 6:00 p.m.
Love can be pretty complicated and when you cross from one continent to another in search of unrequited love, there can be more than just language and cultural barriers, as seen in the San Francisco Black Film Festival's opening film, "Lambadina."
Displaying a glimpse of Ethiopia and its diaspora, "Lambadina" is a great film to be screened at San Francisco State's School of Cinema's August Coppola Theater," said Kali O'Ray, Co-Director of the San Francisco Black Film Festival. "We have a perfect seat in various venues for everyone to see films that engage people into thought-provoking dialogue and hopefully change. "I'd like to thank Dr. Britta Sjogren, Director of the School of Cinema, for having the vision to partner with SFBFF."
"The School of Cinema is pleased to collaborate with the San Francisco Black Film Festival, said Dr. Britta Sjogren, San Francisco State School of Cinema Director. "Since the organization's inception, it has focused on helping emerging artists pave a path in the arts and entertainment industry and it aligns with our mission to help students have successful careers.
Opening Night with a reception hosting director, producer and writer of the "Lambadina" "Messay Getahun and members of the cast, begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the 7:00 p.m. Screening of the film. Invited guests (still to be confirmed) include San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and San Francisco State alums: Danny Glover and his fellow 1968 SF State student strike activist Ramona Tascoe, MD, Shabaka Henley and other special guests.
The San Francisco Black Film Festival has family friendly prices ranging from free events to $10 for individual screenings and an affordable $50 Festival Pass to attend all screenings. Visit
www.sfbff.org for information on films, panels, parties, times and venues including the African American Arts and Culture Center, Congregation Emanu-el, and sites in the historic Fillmore District among others.
Sponsors include: San Francisco State University School of Cinema, San Francisco Arts Commission, PG&E, Film Bread, Rainbow Grocery, FTC, Western Edition, Brooklyn Circus. African American Arts and Culture Center, The San Francisco Bayview Newspaper, Block Report Radio, KPOO Radio, LaHitz Media, Ink Tip, Boom Boom Room, Social Study, San Francisco Juneteenth, and Wright Enterprises. Increase your company or organization's social responsibility capital by sponsoring a day, a film, reception, contest or panel. Contact the San Francisco Black Film Festival at
sfbff@sfbff.org for sponsorship opportunities.
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SFBFF Special Events Include:
The San Francisco Black Film Festival & The Unity Group of Congregation Emanu-El sponsor
SFBFF Screening of Jeff Adachi's "America Needs Racial Facial" followed by "Implicit Bias & Racial Profiling" Panel Discussion.
When: Saturday, June 18, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Where:Congregation Emanu-El
2 Lake Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
More details to come. Visit
www.sfbff.org and click on Special Events. The Unity Group is
Group is an evolving group of Black and Jewish community leaders answering the call of Rabbi Beth Singer and Rabbi Jonathan Singer of Congregation Emanu-El, Malcolm Gissen, and Ronald Thompson to come together and explore ways to address racism in the City of San Francisco.
Join SFBFF Saturday June 18th, 2016 at Origin Night Club in San Francisco's vibrant Fillmore district for the World Premier and screening event of "The Black Board" from 6pm-10pm.
Meet filmmaker Marquis Bradshaw, Executive Director of the SF Black Film Festival Kali O'Rayand skaters featured in the film. Stay for drink specials and prize raffles from participating sponsors FTC Skateboarding and Diamond Supply Co.
In conjunction with the film a free skateboard themed art show will take place within short walking distance at LOCATION, curated by Western Edition Skateboard Company's Ian Johnson. We encourage you to come and activate the streets of the Fillmore District in honor of The BlackBoard Film!
- The Black Board Film World Premiere:
- Date: June 18th, 2016
- Time: 6pm-10pm - Film screens at 8pm!
- Location: Origin Night Club
- 1538 Fillmore Street at O'Farrell
Come kick it at Blackboard Film Afterparty
The Social Study
10pm-1am
Western Edition art show installation by Ian Johnson
Classic Skate Videos
Drink specials
Live DJ
Highlights of Past San Francisco Black Film Festivals
Christin Ayers of KPIX Interviews with Mayor Willie Brown & Kevin Epps 2015
SF Chronicle-SF BFF Not Just for One Race 2015
Media Conference 2015
SFBFF 2014
SF Black Film Festival at Dolby Laboratories
Cuba Gooding Jr. "Life of a King"
SFBFF 2013
NFL's Desean Jackson's Film/Media Briefing at Dolby Laboratories
Mario Van Peebles' "Black White and Blues" (Redemption Road) 2011
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Kris Sanchez of NBC 11 Speaks with
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