{"id":18516,"date":"2022-08-31T12:43:27","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T16:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/montrealblackfilm.mysites.io\/?p=18516"},"modified":"2022-09-02T15:38:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T19:38:45","slug":"18th-mibff-opens-with-the-intl-premiere-of-matt-waldecks-lovely-jackson-95-films-from-25-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montrealblackfilm.com\/en\/18th-mibff-opens-with-the-intl-premiere-of-matt-waldecks-lovely-jackson-95-films-from-25-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"18th MIBFF: OPENS WITH THE INTL PREMIERE OF MATT WALDECK\u2019S LOVELY JACKSON + 95 FILMS FROM 25 COUNTRIES!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PROGRAM STARRING: Colin Kaepernick, Souleymane Ciss\u00e9, G\u00e9rard Depardieu, Ibrahim Koma, Maxim Khalil, Sidney Poitier, Chantel Riley, Dadju Karidja, Tour\u00e9 Brandon, Victor Dixon, Naturi Naughton, Thomas Sadoski, Orlando Jones, Kenneth Choi, William Fichtner, Kelly McCreary, L\u00e1zaro Ramos, Thom\u00e1s Aquino, Keith David, Danny Glover, Louis Gossett Jr, Jennifer Holness, Rickey Jackson, Rosa Parks and more!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Always innovative, MIBFF is back stronger than ever with new additions to its bold programming, inspiring the next generation of Black artists in film and beyond!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Full Program, opening night VIP pass, All Access Pass & Tickets:\u00a0<\/strong>www.MontrealBlackFilm.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The\u00a018th Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF),\u00a0<\/strong>created by the\u00a0Fabienne Colas Foundation, <\/strong>presented by\u00a0Desjardins\u00a0<\/strong>from\u00a0September 20 to 25, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montreal, August 31, 2022<\/em> \u2013 Canada\u2019s largest Black Film Festival, the\u00a0Montreal International Black Film Festival\u00a0(MIBFF)<\/strong>, is back with a stronger and more diverse 18th edition, from September 20 to 25, 2022<\/strong>. MIBFF<\/strong> is excited to reconnect with the film community and festival goers entirely In Person and Online for the first time in over 2 years, with more venues, programming, and activities than ever before! #MIBFF22<\/strong>\u00a0will present\u00a095 films from 25 countries<\/strong>, including 12 World Premieres<\/strong>, 10 International Premieres, 25 Canadian Premieres <\/strong>et 9 Quebec Premieres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Opening night will take place on Tuesday, September 20\u00a0at\u00a07PM<\/strong>\u00a0at the Imperial Theatre <\/strong>with the International Premiere<\/strong> of Matt Waldeck\u2019s LOVELY JACKSON <\/strong>(USA), followed by a Q&A<\/strong> session with the director and Rickey Jackson. The film is exonerated prisoner Rickey Jackson\u2019s daring first-hand account of the psychology of survival and spiritual fortitude required to withstand 39 years of wrongful incarceration for a murder he didn\u2019t commit.<\/p>\n

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#MIBFF22<\/strong>\u00a0will close at Cin\u00e9ma du Mus\u00e9e<\/strong> with the Canadian Premiere of Manuel Schapira\u2019s TROPIQUE DE LA VIOLENCE <\/strong>(France). Upon his mother\u2019s sudden death and fearing deportation, 13-year-old Moses joins the slums where dozens of kids live on their own, completely abandoned by society.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe MIBFF returns for a breathtaking 18th year that promises to entertain but most importantly to inspire through thought-provoking films. Congrats to the creators who are willing to take a risk by making non-commercial choices, which allows them to tell stories and convey realities that would otherwise not have made it to you. What a privilege to be able to continue to showcase exceptional work that did not always make it to the silver screen. By giving a voice to the marginalized and showing films that shatter taboos, our festival\u2019s aim is to promote professional collaboration, foster systemic changes in the industry and the development of independent films \u2013 while celebrating diversity on screen.\u201d – Fabienne Colas<\/strong>, President and Founder of the Montreal, Toronto & Halifax Black Film Festivals<\/em><\/p>\n

As an important platform that amplifies Black voices, MIBFF<\/strong> is proud to host the launch of the Fabienne Colas Foundation\u2019s Festwave Institute<\/strong>, a program aimed to train, support and empower the next generation of Black Canadian film and TV professionals. Additionally, our 1st POP<\/strong> UP Market<\/strong> entitled “Other Black ArtForms<\/strong>\u201d will<\/strong> feature original, artistic, and cultural works by local talented Black Artists.<\/p>\n

This 18th\u00a0edition\u2019s programming addresses important topics such as history, social issues, racism, politics, women\u2019s issues, art, romance and LGBTQ issues. The festival\u2019s rich film selection comes from\u00a025 countries\u00a0including France, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Congo, France, Senegal, Serbia, United States, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Lithuania and more.<\/p>\n

One of this year\u2019s\u00a0must-sees is the World Premiere of the documentary film, A Star Without a Star Juanita<\/em> by director Kirk E. Kelleykahn. More festival highlights include: How (not) to Build a School in Haiti, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks, A Star Without A Star, Marian Anderson: The World in Her Hands, Kaepernick and America, Black As U R, Masi, Exonerating person who went to Prison, Lovely Jackson, A Daughter\u2019s Tribute\u2026Souleymane Ciss\u00e9 (official selection of Cannes), As Verdades, Color Blind, They Can\u2019t So I Must, Pattern, Omar Blondin Diop, La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 des Amput\u00e9s, Robuste, Kankan, IMA, Tropique de la Violence and more!<\/em><\/p>\n

The Saturday night red carpet event will feature the Quebec premiere of Kaepernick and America<\/em><\/strong> directed by Ross Hockrow and Tommy Walkerand; and the world premiere of kirk E. Kelleykahn\u2019s A Star Without a Star Juanita<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

New this year, festivalgoers will get to experience the opening night like a VIP! This $100 pass will provide access to the red carpet, the ceremony, the screening of the opening film, access to the VIP cocktail and first choice of seat selection. Other tickets include our ALL-ACCESS PASSES FOR IN-PERSON & ONLINE and individual tickets ranging from $12 to $25 are also available for purchase on the Festival\u2019s\u00a0website<\/a>. Documentary films are presented by Canada Media Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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FESTWAVE INSTITUTE LAUNCH | September 23, 7pm | Cin\u00e9math\u00e8que qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise<\/strong><\/p>\n

Private event, places are limited. RSVP via MontrealBlackFilm.com <\/em><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Festwave\u00a0Institute was created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and supported by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), to train, support and empower the next generation of Black Canadian film and TV professionals for all stages of their careers – and to change the Canadian Film and Television Business from coast to coast!<\/p>\n

SPOTLIGHT ON OTHER BLACK ARTFORMS – POP UP MARKET |<\/strong> September 24, 11pm – 4pm | Cin\u00e9math\u00e8que qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pop-up Market aims to feature talented Black Artists and highlight their original, artistic, and cultural works. Other Black Art Forms can include painting, hairdressing, fashion, decoration, jewelry, accessories, and traditional adornments.<\/p>\n

THE MIBFF BLACK MARKET | September 24-25 |Montreal, Arts Interculturels (MAI) & Facebook FREE
<\/strong>C<\/em>o-presented par Patrimoine Canadien, la SODEC, T\u00e9l\u00e9film Canada, Bell Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MIBFF Black Market, an initiative of the Fabienne Colas Foundation, is devoted entirely to Industry professionals. During this series, the workings of the film industry will be the subject of discussions and exchanges while aiming to confront ideas and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge. This year the Black Market will be part of the \u201cAction! Beyond Awareness<\/strong> MIBFF Forum<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

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Bilingual Panel In-Person<\/u><\/p>\n