*New* - Official trailer of "The Myth of the Black Woman", directed by Ayana O'Shun

** Join us for the launch of the film in movie theatres, on February 10th 2023 at the Cinema Beaubien! **
The documentary had its Quebec Premiere at the Festival Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montréal (RIDM), on November 2022. It won the Magnus Isacsson award for "best emerging filmmaker who shows incredibly social awareness".
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"The Myth of the Black Woman" is a feature-length documentary that explores the images of Black women in society, from the hypersexual Jezebel to the lovable Nurse to the sassy "Bitch." Experts say the Black community is the minority most affected by stereotypical images created centuries ago. Black women, all acclaimed leaders in their fields, tell of the challenges such representations bring to their lives. Their compelling stories are supported by never-before-seen archival footage from the 1800s to the present day. The feature documentary gives voice to 21 protagonists who share their inspiring and passionate stories. Coming from different backgrounds and generations, these women - experts, artists, intellectuals, activists - offer a poignant portrait of what it means to be a Black woman in the 21st century.
A documentary film by Ayana O'Shun, produced by Bianca Bellange and Ayana O'Shun (Bel Ange Moon Productions)
Distribution in Canada: K-Films Amérique