First annual Women of Color film fest hits Detroit this weekend

The first annual Women of Color International Film Festival will debut April 13-14 at the Johanson Charles Gallery in Detroit’ Eastern Market. The festical will showcase 13 films.

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Amakisi says that, while the festival focuses on the work of women of color, its appeal is universal. “I chose the films based on the stories they had to tell,” she says. “These films show our commonality beyond race and gender. They are powerful stories of transformation, healing, elevation and empowerment.” She says she plans on producing the festival annually, eventually adding workshops and live music events. Interest in the fest has been so strong that she has actually had to turn away volunteers. “It’s the community that makes an event a success,” she says. “I have a passion for film. I want the festival to build each year so we can have more.”

Read about Layla’s Girl, a film produced in Detroit that will be featured on April 14, here.

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