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OBFF 5th Edition Opening Night Red Carpet
Join us for the exciting launch of the Ottawa Black Film Festival’s 5th edition with a vibrant red carpet event!
Opening Film: Samia (In Theatre Only)
Samia defies taboos by racing through the streets of Mogadishu, in a society where a woman is not supposed to run…
Black Market Panel
Short Film Series
(Online & In Theatre)
BBIC Ottawa / Montreal / Toronto
Being Black in Canada (Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto)
Hanami (In Theatre Only)
On a remote volcanic island that everybody wants to leave, little Nana learns how to stay.
Legacy (Online & in Theatre)
An exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”…
Johanne (Online Only)
A contemporary tribute to trailblazer Johanne Harrelle: artist, actress and one of North America’s first Black models.
The Hearing (Online Only)
L’audience (The Hearing) delves in the daily life of the Nkunga Mbala family over one year, as they go through the complex legal maze of claiming asylum in Canada.
The Athlete (Online Only)
Equal parts family saga, sports film and intimate portrait, The Athlete offers a unique window into the story of Stevens Dorcelus.
Legacy (Online & in Theatre)
An exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”…
Black Market Online Panel
Short Film Series
Legacy (Online & in Theatre)
An exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”, who takes an honest look into his ancestry, exposing the systemic remnants of Apartheid today.
Short Film Series
Legacy (Online & in Theatre)
An exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”, who takes an honest look into his ancestry, exposing the systemic remnants of Apartheid today.