Presented by Conch Shell Productions in partnership with King Manor MuseumJoin us for an unforgettable evening of film, history, and community!Friday, October 17, 20254:00 PM Museum Exhibit Access |5:00–7:00 PM Film Screening + Q&AKing Manor Museum, Jamaica, Queens, NYExperience bold, thought-provoking short films by Caribbean heritage filmmakers exploring themes of identity, resilience, and heritage.About Featured Films:
I Married a Black Republican
Written by Magaly Colimon-Christopher (Haitian heritage) directed by Pat Golden It's November 3rd, 2020: As the nation waits to find out who will be the next president of the United States, Grace, a staunch Bajan American Democrat seeks her brother’s guidance as she struggles with the realization that her new groom is secretly - a Republican!
Loko
Written & directed by Angelina Villapiano (Puerto Rican) - A modern Latina city girl goes to extreme lengths to connect to her Indigenous island heritage.
Sweet Rind
Written by JR Roache (Jamaican) - A tactically elite pastor’s daughter struggles with forgiving her sister’s killer while she delivers her brand of justice in her father’s unfinished church basement in Kingston, Jamaica.
Sins of the Father
Written & directed by Azriel Bahahoor (Trinidadian) - A priest has his devotion put to the test as he listens to the confession of an ex-convict, one that was incarcerated at a prison he visited years ago.
Stay after the screening for a live audience Q&A with artists and community leaders, and join the conversation about Caribbean voices in film.
Learn more about the films: www.conchshelliff.com
King Manor is pleased to provide after-hours access to our temporary exhibition Jamaica|Jamaica to screening attendees prior to the event. Taking inspiration from the Jamaican national motto, “Out of Many, One People,” the exhibition highlights the country’s rich and diverse heritage—mirrored in the vibrant culture of Southeast Queens. Jamaica | Jamaica explores the history of Jamaican immigration to New York City and the lasting impact of Jamaican culture on the local community. Access is self-guided and will be closed before the start of the first film.
About Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF)
Presented by New York City-Based 501(c)(3), Conch Shell Productions, Inc, CSIFF's goal is to infuse unique Caribbean Diaspora and Caribbean filmmaker voices into the American film industry. CSIFF is a festival that empowers Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora artists and spotlights television and film content created by and for people of diverse Caribbean descent. Our festival brings together fans of Caribbean culture with industry experts and creatives from around the world for four days of screenings, enlightening talks, gatherings and valuable networking opportunities.
Admission: FREE | Seating is limited — RSVP strongly encouraged.
