Free - No Tickets RequiredA historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. The story follows Nanisca (Davis), general of the all-female military unit, and Nawi, an ambitious recruit, who together fought the French and […]
Witness and watch the third program in the Emmy Award Winning Talking Black in America series right here in Brooklyn at The Billie.Talking Black in America - ROOTS is a celebration of African American resiliency, cretivity and ingenuity, finding a connection of the spirit among the peoples and societes of West Africa and the African […]
Free - No Tickets RequiredIn his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, […]
Nova Frontier Arts X The Billie presents a day of films, panels, live performances, music, & more. A selection of short films curated by film programmer and filmmaker Rendah Haj Post Screening conversation to follow with Rendah Haj and multi-disciplinary artist and NFFF co-founder Billy Gerard Frank. FLMS: Kiss Chase, Directed by Ebele Tate Birds, […]
Nova Frontier Arts X The Billie presents a day of films, panels, live performances, music, & more.Celebrating black Joy and resistance, featuring Cito Blanko, a Bronx New York native, Spoken Word Artist, and published Poet, and Zania Cummings.FULL EVENT SCHEDULE: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - SHORT FILM PROGRAM 1 – RELATIONSHIPS, TENDERNESS, BLACK JOY, […]
Nova Frontier Arts, a day of films, panels, live performances, music, and more.3:30 PM - DANCE PERFORMANCE Ronald K. BROWN, DANCE COMPANY EVIDENCE: Presents, IFE: My Heart performed by Dancer and Choreographer Demetrius Burns4 PM Centerpiece Film Screening: LIFTDirected by David Petersen and produced by Mary Recine | Documentary | 1 H 27 M | […]
Outdoor film screening A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. The story follows Nanisca (Davis), general of the all-female military unit, and Nawi, an ambitious recruit, who together fought the French and neighboring […]
Outdoor film screening More information coming soon! About The Black Joy Film Festival: Family-friendly films that engage audiences in the beauty, complexity and resilience found in our communities across the globe.
Outdoor film screeningThe true story of Mamie Till-Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who was brutally lynched in 1955 while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.Directed by Chinonye Chukwu. The film stars Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie and Jalyn Hall as Emmett.PG-13, 2 hr 10 minAbout The Black Joy Film Festival:Family-friendly films […]
The Billie's Jazz Series incorporates stellar artists from the neighborhood and beyond. Get ready to groove to the sounds of jazz at the Jazz Series! Join us for an afternoon of live music, featuring some of the most talented jazz musicians in the city. Bring your friends and family, and let's have some fun! Each […]