Black History Month

Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. Angels on Diamond Street spotlights three women fighting for social justice in an African-American church in Philadelphia. A documentary about compassion that invites us to forget about all borders, be they of race, nationality or religion.

Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. After a half-truth lands her under immense financial pressure, Ludi Alcidor embarks on a frantic scour through Miami's private care-taking world in an increasingly desperate attempt to send money to her family in Haiti.

Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. A trio of short films from celebrated British-Nigerian director Ngozi Onwurah's, including the seminal The Body Beautiful from 1990.

Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. Zora Neale Hurston, path-breaking novelist, pioneering anthropologist and one of the first black women to enter the American literary canon, established the African American vernacular as one of the most vital, inventive voices in American literature.

Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage. Sisters in Cinema is a seminal work that pays homage to Black women, who against all odds made history.

Apittame Arts presents a short film showcase from black filmmakers across the UK, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A about the topics covered in the works.

Melfi’s inspirational 2016 film follows three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson.

Jamaican street vendor Marcia is caught between a local hoodlum and an older man with designs on her daughter. Disguising herself for a dance contest, Marcia pits her enemies against each other.

White Nanny, Black Child tells the stories of a group of Nigerian children fostered by white families in the 70s and reveals the heartfelt impact of their challenging upbringing.

A fascinating history of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music, with stories told by those who managed, worked and shopped in them.