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The 11th <\/sup>MIBFF: <\/strong>To Know Where You\u2019re Going, Know Where You Come From<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Montreal International Black Film Festival celebrates History from Martin Luther King to Malcom X and of course Rosa Parks, with a bold, diverse and meaningful programming.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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11th<\/sup> Montreal International Black Film Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

presented by Global News Montreal – September 29 to October 4, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Montreal, September 9, 2015 \u2013 <\/strong>Today, at the Former NFB Theatre, programming for the 11th edition of the Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF)<\/strong> was announced. The MIBFF, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation<\/strong> and presented by Global News Montreal<\/strong>, will take place from September 29 to October 4, 2015<\/strong> with a variety of memorable events that will leave a mark in the Festival\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

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Canada\u2019s biggest black film festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival<\/strong>, is returning with a rich and bold programming honouring Afro-American History. The programming includes the \u201cBlack Market\u201d, exciting special events, the \u201cCinema Without Borders\u201d professional development activities program for the youth from the South, tributes, attendance of international guests and much more. In addition, the MIBFF will debut an exhibition and after parties. Moviegoers will get the chance to watch uncut, quality films; feature-length, mid-length, shorts, documentaries and narrative films will all be presented, most making their Canadian debut! Festivalgoers will also get the chance to see actors and directors from all corners of the globe sharing their passions. And there’s something for everyone!<\/p>\n

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Some of the highlights include<\/strong>: Sweet Mickey for President, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, Selma, Breathe Umphefumlo, Dennis Rodman\u2019s Big Bang in Pyongyang, Dry, Terrible love, Manos sucias (Dirty Hands), White water, En qu\u00eate d\u2019identit\u00e9, Thina Sobali (The two of us), Una vida: Of Mind and Music, 3 \u00bd minutes – ten bullets, Game Face, O KA (notre maison), My father\u2019s land, La belle vie, Imperial dreams, Battle dream chronicle <\/em>many more! Productions are divided into several categories: drama; art, poetry, and music; comedy; accomplishment or portrait; Haitian films; identity, history, and traditions; immigration and segregation; bullying; and the human condition.<\/p>\n

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After the success of its 10th<\/sup> anniversary edition, the MIBFF continues its innovation with a variety of entertaining events that transcends borders, where the past meets the present.<\/p>\n

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A SYMBOLIC CONTEXT: SPECIAL AMERICAN PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the generous support of the Consulate general of the United States in Montreal<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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2015 is a symbolic year of many\u00a0ground-breaking anniversaries\u00a0in American history: 50 years since the historic march from Selma to Montgomery led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr<\/strong>.; 60 years since Rosa Parks\u2019<\/strong> refusal to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a public bus in Montgomery, initiating\u00a0a new era in the American quest for freedom and equality;\u00a0and\u00a050 years since the assassination of human rights activist\u00a0Malcolm X<\/strong>.\u00a0The 11th<\/sup> MIBFF is proud and\u00a0honoured\u00a0to be featuring a strong and\u00a0significant\u00a0Special American Program<\/strong>\u00a0that will give\u00a0Montrealers access to more independent films, actors, speakers and American directors. This Program includes tributes, screening of 20 films which include the festival\u2019s opening and closing films, an exhibition on 25 trailblazing Afro-American women, movie discussion on the power of non-violence and the Festival\u2019s Kick-off Party.<\/p>\n

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2015 also marks the 5th anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. To commemorate this event, the festival chose to open with an excellent film that unveils an important chapter in Haiti\u2019s political history.<\/p>\n

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TRIBUTES AND HONORARY AWARDS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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TRIBUTE TO <\/strong>MARTIN LUTHER KING III<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, September 29, 7PM, Imperial Theatre | $25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by Global News Montreal<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Human rights advocate, community activist and political leader Martin Luther King III<\/strong> will receive the Montreal International Black Film Festival’s 2015 Humanitarian Award <\/strong>on opening night. As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III is carrying the family torch and pursuing equality and justice for all people. The MIBFF is thrilled to grant him this prestigious award in recognition of his involvement in significant policy initiatives to maintain the fair and equitable treatment of all citizens, at home and abroad. The tribute will precede the screening of the opening film, Ben Patterson\u2019s Sweet Mickey for President. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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TRIBUTE TO PAUL HAGGIS & DAVID BELLE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, October 2, 7PM, Cineplex Od\u00e9on du Quartier Latin | $20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by Centre des Viandes F. Iasenza, Transat <\/strong>and Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Paul Haggis<\/strong>, Canadian Oscar<\/strong> winning director (founder of Artists for Peace and Justice \u2013 APJ) and David Belle<\/strong>, filmmaker, CEO of APJ and founder of Cin\u00e9 Institute (Jacmel, Ha\u00efti), will receive the 2015 Social Impact Award <\/strong>in recognition of their important contributions to Haitian education and social justice. This double tribute will precede the screening of 5 films directed by graduates of Cin\u00e9 Institute (Jollywood,<\/strong> the new wave of Haitian cinema) who have been invited as part of the Cinema without Borders<\/strong> (The Fabienne Colas Foundation\u2019s Youth & Diversity Program) followed by a Q&A with Haggis, Belle<\/strong> and the graduates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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OPENING AND CLOSING FILMS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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OPENING FILM \u2013 BEN PATTERSON\u2019S SWEET MICKY FOR PRESIDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

2015 Audience Award and Jury Award for Best Documentary at Slamdance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, September 29, 7PM, Imperial Theatre <\/strong>| $25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented Global News Montreal<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Quebec Premiere:<\/em> Music and politics collide when international music star, Pras Michel<\/strong> of the Fugees<\/strong>, returns to his homeland of Haiti after the devastating earthquake of 2010 to mobilize a presidential campaign for Haiti\u2019s most controversial musician: Michel Martelly<\/strong>, aka Sweet Micky<\/strong>. The film features: Pras Michel, Michel Martelly (Sweet Micky), Wyclef Jean, Sean Penn, Ben Stiller, President Bill Clinton<\/strong>, Mirlande Manigat, Ren\u00e9 Pr\u00e9val… Sweet Micky for President is Ben Patterson<\/strong>\u2019s first feature film.\u00a0 Patterson is the founder of Onslot Creative, where he built a reputation as a soughtafter visual content director for brands and artists. Hosted by Pras Michel<\/strong>, Grammy Award-winner and founder of Fugees.<\/em><\/p>\n

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After the screening, at 10PM at Le Petit Olympia, Pras Michel<\/strong> will host the Festival Kick Off party<\/strong> with various artists and local DJs. $20<\/strong> in advance.<\/p>\n

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CLOSING FILM \u2013 STANLEY NELSON\u2019S THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGARD OF THE REVOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n

2015 Official Selection at Sundance International Film Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, October 4, 7PM, Theatre Hall-Concordia | $20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by Fondation Fabienne Colas<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Quebec Premiere<\/em>: This feature-length documentary explores the Black Panther Party, its significance to the broader American culture, its cultural and political awakening for black people, and the painful lessons wrought when the movement derailed. Master documentarian Stanley Nelson goes straight to the source, weaving a treasure trove of rare archival footage with the voices of the people who were there: police, FBI informants, journalists, white supporters and detractors, and the Black Panthers who remained loyal to the party and those who left it. Stanley Nelson<\/strong> is Emmy Award-winning<\/strong> documentary filmmaker, MacArthur \u201cGenius\u201d Fellow, and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars). He was awarded the National Humanities Medal<\/strong> by President Barack Obama<\/strong> in August 2014. The festival closing and awards ceremonies will precede the screening.<\/p>\n

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MOVIE-TALK: THE POWER OF NON-VIOLENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, September 30, 7PM, <\/strong>D.B. Clarke Theatre (Concordia) <\/strong>| $20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by the Peace Grantmakers Network<\/strong> \u2013 in collaboration with Consulat G\u00e9n\u00e9ral des \u00c9tats-Unis \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al, Concordia University, Global News Montreal, The Suburban, <\/strong>the Fabienne Colas Foundation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Presented as part of the International Day of Peace, the screening of SELMA, <\/strong>the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s historic struggle to secure voting rights for all people, will precede a panel discussion on The Power of Non-Violence: An interfaith perspective on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.<\/strong> with guest of honour, Martin Luther King III. <\/strong>Hosted by Laura Gallo, <\/strong>the panel includes: R\u00e9v\u00e9rend Darryl Gray, <\/strong>special assistant to the national president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; Dr. Victor Goldbloom, <\/strong>President of the Christian Jewish Dialogue of Montreal; Afra Jalabi, <\/strong>Journalist and peace activist; Thupten Jinpa Langri,<\/strong> Writer and English translator to the Dalai Lama.<\/p>\n

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EXHIBITION: WE HAVE A DREAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 30 \u2013 October 4, 5PM-10PM, Former ONF| Free Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the generous support of the Consulate general of the United States in Montreal<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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We are proudly showcasing 25 trailblazing African-American women with lasting legacies, including Rosa Parks, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Harriet Tubman, Alice Walker, Angela Davis and Oprah Winfrey<\/strong>, in a \u201cWe Have a Dream\u201d exhibition. The goal of this exhibition is to showcase the stories of African-American women who have made history through their struggles, fights, advocacy and audacity. These women have made the United States and North America a much better place, and serve as excellent role models to inspire others to break down barriers of injustice\u2026 and dare to dream a bigger dream.<\/p>\n

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THE MIBFF BLACK MARKET <\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong> and Transat <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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The MIBFF Black Market is back with internationally renowned industry professionals, experts, intellectuals, and visionaries. Our guests will share an exciting blend of cutting-edge thinking and real world experience on today\u2019s most critical filmmaking issues. This year, the MIBFF Black Market presents:<\/p>\n

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