{"id":12033,"date":"2018-09-06T13:20:56","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T17:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/montrealblackfilm.mysites.io\/?p=12033"},"modified":"2018-09-06T13:00:57","modified_gmt":"2018-09-06T17:00:57","slug":"14th-mibff-spike-lee-is-back-to-the-montreal-intl-black-film-festival-72-films-from-25-countries-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montrealblackfilm.com\/en\/14th-mibff-spike-lee-is-back-to-the-montreal-intl-black-film-festival-72-films-from-25-countries-2\/","title":{"rendered":"14TH MIBFF: SPIKE LEE IS BACK TO THE MONTREAL INTL BLACK FILM FESTIVAL + 72 FILMS FROM 25 COUNTRIES!"},"content":{"rendered":"

14TH<\/sup> MIBFF: SPIKE LEE IS BACK TO THE MONTREAL INTL BLACK FILM FESTIVAL + 72 FILMS FROM 25 COUNTRIES! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Program starring Danny Glover, Toni Morrison, Edwidge Danticat, Garcelle Beauvais, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Robert Ri\u2019chard\u2026 for an even more committed Festival!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 14th<\/sup> annual Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF) returns with a strong, diverse, and bold programming which <\/strong>highlights the tales and events that have challenged conventions, left a distinctive mark on our times, and changed how we see the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Full program and tickets: www.montrealblackfilm.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The 14th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), <\/strong>created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation<\/strong> and presented by Quebecor<\/strong>, will be held from September 25 to 30, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montreal, September 6, 2018 <\/strong>\u2013 The Montreal International Black Film Festival team (MIBFF) has unveiled the programming for its 14th year, which will be held from September 25 to 30, 2018. <\/strong>72 films from 25 countries to inspire you to see the world differently and take action! MIBFF is thrilled to welcome back Spike Lee<\/strong> for the 3rd<\/sup> time as an honorary guest; this time for an intimate conversation where festivalgoers get to hear the Academy Award winning director discuss his journey as a filmmaker as well as his views on today\u2019s socio-economic environment. This will be Spike Lee<\/strong>\u2019s first return in Canada since he won the Grand Prix du Jury<\/em> at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for his latest film Blackkklansman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SPIKE LEE<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the Montreal International Black Film Festival!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by Quebecor and Global News <\/em><\/p>\n

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 <\/strong>\u2013 Imperial Cinema<\/strong><\/p>\n

7PM: VIP Meet & Greet – Cocktail | 8PM: Conference <\/strong><\/p>\n

$35<\/strong> (Gen. Admission) | $150<\/strong> (VIP)<\/p>\n

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Spike Lee like you’ve never heard him before in Montreal! An intimate conference where he will discuss his journey as a filmmaker, writer, actor and producer; his take and advice on filmmaking today – how to maximize new technology to get your film made; how he sees the future of Black films and diversity off\/on screen; as well as his view on today’s social-economic issues. A privileged moment with the legendary director of Do the right thing, Malcolm X, Blakklansman. Tickets are on sale here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are delighted and honoured to have Spike Lee<\/strong> back to the Festival for a 3rd<\/sup> time, which is a testament to his great support for the MIBFF \u2013 another huge achievement for Montreal and for the Festival. Spike Lee is a pioneer and a source of inspiration and motivation for a whole generation. His commitment to independent cinema, his strength, determination, and activism in achieving social justice really make a difference in a world that, too often, tends to silence us.\u201d – Fabienne Colas<\/strong>, president and founder of the MIBFF.<\/p>\n

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Created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation<\/strong>, Canada\u2019s biggest black film festival returns for a breathtaking 14th year that promises to entertain but most importantly to inspire through thought-provoking films. MIBFF\u2019s mission remains, as always, to give minorities a voice on and off screen and to shine the spotlight on diversity within the industry. Besides Spike Lee<\/strong>\u2019s intimate talk, the program features 72 films<\/strong> among which some are world, international, North American, Canadian or Quebec premieres; the MIBFF Black Market<\/strong> space dedicated to the cinema industry and introducing the first MIBFF Kids Program. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Our absolute favourites are inspiring stories that combine cultural heritage, the struggle against injustice, and inequality with passion, determination, strength, and great feats. You don\u2019t want to miss:<\/strong> Obey, Dead Women Walking, The Foreigner\u2019s Home, Azali (Fate), Congo \u2013 une trag\u00e9die politque, Beyond The River,<\/em> The color of medicine,<\/em> Correndo Atras (Running After), La Negrada (The Black Mexicans), Supa Modo, Time for Ilhan, United Skates, Bessie Coleman, Premi\u00e8re Aviatrice Noire, Bigger than Africa, Runaway, Vagabonds, The Deliverer, Accidentals, the Orphan, Bilal: A new Breed a Hero, Liyana, Buffalo soldiers: A quest for Freedom\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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SPOKESPEOPLE <\/strong><\/p>\n

Author, composer, singer, and actor Manuel Tadros<\/strong>, who has enjoyed a 40-year career in Quebec, and Entrepreneur, actress and filmmaker Fabienne Colas<\/strong>, who was named 2018 Canada\u2019s Top 40 under 40, are the spokespeople for this 14th edition.<\/p>\n

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OPENING FILM \u2013 OBEY<\/strong><\/p>\n

By <\/strong>Jamie Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winner of best cinematography as international film at 2018 Tribeca Film Festival<\/em><\/p>\n

Presented by Quebecor<\/em><\/p>\n

Tuesday, September 25 \u2013 7PM \u2013\u00a0Cin\u00e9ma Imp\u00e9rial | $25<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The clashing of two very different worlds results in a tragic love story in the heady days leading up to dramatic social unrest. OBEY is about Leon, a nineteen-year-old boy with an alcoholic mother who has grown up in and out of care. Oppressed at home and hunted on the streets by local gangs, Leon\u2019s existence is suffocating, and all too real. When he meets Twiggy, a beautiful blond girl living in a local squat something stirs inside of him. He is in love for the first time and for a moment escapes the reality of his unrelenting existence. But na\u00efve to the affluent world supporting Twiggy\u2019s hedonistic lifestyle, Leon is unprepared when Twiggy no longer wants him around. Leon withdraws allowing his raw and unhampered emotions to take over in the blind fight against his unjust existence with terrifying and brutal consequences. Raw and uncompromising, OBEY draws inspiration from films such as Catch Me Daddy, Fish Tank, This is England and KIDS.<\/p>\n

CLOSING FILM: DEAD WOMEN WALKING<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Hagar Ben-Asher<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by the Fabienne Colas Foundation<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunday, September 30 \u2013 7PM \u2013 Cinema Imperial \u2013 $20<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>As described by Tribeca Film Festival\u2019s Liza Domnitz, \u201cTold through nine moving vignettes, each anchored by a subtle, yet overwhelming performance,\u00a0Dead Women Walking<\/em>\u00a0traces the final days of a series of women on death row, from two weeks before one inmate\u2019s execution to mere minutes before another\u2019s. As these narratives develop, the human toll of the death penalty – not only on the women convicted of violent crimes, but also on their families, prison officials, and ministers and counselors coaching them through their final days – comes into clear focus. Looming over\u00a0Dead Women Walking<\/em>\u00a0are two questions: Why did they do it? And, more implicit and rarely asked: How does society grapple with women\u2019s violence?\u201d<\/p>\n

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1st<\/sup> MIBFF KIDS PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, September 30, 2018 \u2013 1PM till 6PM \u2013 Cinema du Parc<\/strong><\/p>\n

$12<\/em><\/strong> Adult | $6<\/strong> Kids (12 years and under) – Proof of age may be requested on site. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>The Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF), created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and presented by Quebecor, is thrilled to be introducing the MIBFF Kids Program<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

MISSION<\/strong>: MIBFF Kids Program<\/strong> wants to inspire and empower children through the discovery of filmmaking, animation, story-telling and more. The Festival wants to offer kids a cool environment where they can learn, be creative and express themselves in a fun way while being exposed to black history and black stories.<\/p>\n

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PROGRAM<\/strong>\u00a0SUMMARY<\/strong>: A total of 6 animated films<\/strong> will be presented for this first edition:<\/p>\n