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The
International Black Women's Film Festival screens media by and/or about Black women from around the world in non-stereotypical, non-pornographic roles. IBWFF combats negative stereotyping of Black women in film, television and media. To date, the festival has screened over 400 films from five
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area. The first festival was founded and organized by
Adrienne M. Anderson and co-organized with entrepreneur Robin Bates who is the founder and CEO of Café de la Soul and La Jolie Noire Media, and co-founder of Black Paris Divas.
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International Black Women's Film Festival includes filmmaker Q&A sessions, special appearances, gala openings, and premiere screenings.
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Jason “Trackademicks” Valerio, Musician, Rapper & Producer (Panelist: "Can Hip-Hop Serve as an Agent for
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continents, including films from the following countries: United States, Brazil, Canada, France, South Africa, United
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and it was originally fiscally-sponsored by the (now defunct) Blue Nile
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donated to the inaugural festival in 2002. The opening films of the inaugural festival were a short called
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Tossie Long, Singer, Dancer & Actress (Panelist: "Can Hip-Hop Serve as an Agent for
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Naru Kwina, Musician & Rapper (Panelist: "Can Hip-Hop Serve as an Agent for
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Lillian Benson, Director & Editor (Soliloquy & All Our Sons - USA, dir. Lillian Benson)
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Sonia McDaniel, Educator (Panelist: "Can Hip-Hop Serve as an Agent for Positive Change?")
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Jacques Zanetti, Director (New York 45 & Soliloquy - USA, dir. Jacques Zanetti)
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In 2009, the festival was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle and in 2012 the
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Melvina, Director (Love Takes Time - USA, dir. Melvina)
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