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80th United Nations General Assembly Week
African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) is honored to present a special Virtual Screening Side Event during the esteemed 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Week, in association with the UNGA Week International Network.
This momentous event will take place on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST).
"Honoring the Delegates," this extraordinary evening will celebrate the impactful leadership of global delegates while showcasing powerful works by filmmakers of color whose stories reflect and shape our world. This screening is a must-attend for those passionate about cinema, international affairs, and the transformative power of storytelling.
Join us for an inspiring evening as we recognize global changemakers and amplify underrepresented voices through thought-provoking films. The event also provides African American Women In Cinema the opportunity to share its impactful work with an international audience, furthering our mission to uplift diverse creators and narratives.
A special thanks to Harvey Dupiton and Queen Mother-Dr. Blakely.
Question and answer segment will follow the screenings with the filmmakers.
The event is complimentary but must rsvp by clicking on the button below.
A Special Thanks to our Supporters Sisters in Cinema and ImageNation.
AAWIC 80TH UNGA FILMS
A Thin Line Between Black and White
PARO - The Untold story of bridal slavery
PARO - The Untold story of bridal slavery
Ayanna is a teen activist in Chicago who never backs down from a challenge. After a classmate of hers is told to cut off her locs in order to compete in a wrestling match at her school, Ayanna posts a video calling people from all over to protest this injustice with her.
PARO - The Untold story of bridal slavery
PARO - The Untold story of bridal slavery
PARO - The Untold story of bridal slavery
In a gripping and unflinching tale of courage and defiance, Chand’s life becomes a symbol of the brutal realities faced by women trapped in the Paro Bride slavery system.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Wrong Number, Right Time
Wrong Number, Right Time
While Sherif, an adolescent Senegalese student in America, watches international cinema, George, his American host, disrupts his bouts of escapism.
Wrong Number, Right Time
Wrong Number, Right Time
Wrong Number, Right Time
Carlos is shown what his life could’ve been if he hadn’t taken his life by the Angel of Death.
The Kamala Effect
Blues Born of Fire
Blues Born of Fire
The Kamala Effect: Captures the urgency, strategy, and historic significance of Kamala Harris’s groundbreaking 107-day campaign. Centering the bold vision of a Black woman rising to the highest levels of American politics.
Blues Born of Fire
Blues Born of Fire
Blues Born of Fire
Blues Born of Fire is a love offering to the Black women who carry blues in their bones and fire in their spirit. Inspired by Nina Simone’s Four Women, this poetic documentary unfolds in three acts: Reckoning, Reimagined, and Remembrance.