Black Women Film Summit Wants To Bring Unheard Voices Into The Industry
Name 10 movies produced or directed by African-American women? The Black Women Film Network Summit is looking to increase that number. It’s been organized to support film projects “for, by and about women of color,” and takes place at Spelman College and the Marriott Marquis this Thursday through Saturday.
“When we started in 1997 I used to ask, ‘who will be the female Spike Lee?’” said Sheryl Riley Gripper, founder of the Black Women Film Network, on “A Closer Look” today. ”Now I ask, ‘who will be the next Ava DuVernay?’”
DuVernay’s film “Selma” will undoubtedly be the subject of much discussion at the Summit. Charity Jordan, the actress who played Viola Lee Jackson in the movie, will teach a Master Class on Friday. Panels will explore topics such as “The YBF (Young, Black & Filming)” and “REEL Sista Talk.” A closing celebration on Saturday night includes a 40th anniversary screening of “Mahogany,” starring Diana Ross.
The Black Women Film Network is a not-for-profit professional association that was established in 1997 “for the sole purpose of preserving the voice of black women through film.”Rose Scott and Denis O'Hayer interview Sheryl Riley Gripper, founder of the Black Women Film Network.
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