CELEBRATING INCLUSIVITY THROUGH FILM

29 September – 2 October 2022
Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Road, London E1 4UJ

This year’s programme has several films with strong black female protagonists, including the opening night film, a special preview of Gina Prince-Bythewood’s anticipated historical epic THE WOMAN KING [29 Sept] – starring Viola Davis alongside Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and John Boyega, it’s the story of the all-female Agojie warrior unit who protected the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s.

There’s a special Black History Month gala screening of STUDIO 17: THE LOST REGGAE TAPES [30 Sept], presented in partnership with Kush Films and including a reggae party with a guest live performance. Screening in celebration of Jamaica’s 60th Year Independence Anniversary, the film features interviews with the likes of Jimmy Cliff, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Sly Dunbar, Levi Roots, and Maxi Priest.

Emmy-award winning director Daresha Kyi’s documentary MAMA BEARS [1 Oct] features as one of its main protagonists an African American mother whose love for her gay daughter has challenged her beliefs and made her a fierce advocate for the entire queer community. And award-winning documentary FRAMING AGNES [1 Oct] features an all-star cast of transgender artists and performers, including Pose star Angelica Ross, alongside archive footage featuring the likes of Laverne Cox.

There’s also another chance to see THE GRAVEDIGGER’S WIFE [2 Oct], a multi-award winner at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and a champion at film festivals.

Other films include: the closing night UK Premiere of PURE GRIT [2 Oct], documenting a young Native American bareback horse racer; and TO KILL THE BEAST [30 Sept] following a teenage girl on the hunt for her long-missing brother.

Find more details of these and other films and events via the Fragment Festival website: www.fragmentsfest.com

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