Defining Femme
2019, 59 minutes, Digital
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One of two flagship shorts programs at the 2019 Black Femme Supremacy Film Festival: this years’ filmmakers grappled with access to femininity. Who gets to call themselves feminine, and who has had to fight for the title? Panel discussion to follow.
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Femme Sparks
Directed by Sierra McKenzie
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Femme Queen Chronicles
Directed by Ahya Simone
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#MISSAMERICA
Directed by Nayani Thiyagarajah
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More Dead
Directed by Ariella Tai
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This is For Us
Directed by Shanel Edwards
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Finding Nia
Directed by Nia Barge