“Luther: Never Too Much” featured at the Gary International Black Film Festival
14th Gary International Black Film Festival October 10-13
Contributed By: The 411 News
50-plus films across the Black diaspora
The 14th Annual Gary International Black Film Festival returns to Indiana University Northwest with over 50 films from around the globe and the city’s own backyard, including world premieres, panel discussions, filmmaker chats, parties, and a special Lifetime Achievement Celebration of Gary’s own Fred “The Hammer” Williamson.
Leading up to Festival Weekend, The GIBFF will celebrate Deon Taylor Day, on Tuesday, October 8. Deon Taylor Day celebrates the work of Gary’s own prolific creative talent Deon Taylor, whose body of work boasts more than a dozen independent films including “Traffik,” “The Intruder,” “Black & Blue,” “Fatale,” “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2,” and his latest film “Fear”.
The 2024 fest features virtual and unique in-person offerings including collaborations with local businesses and organizations including a Thursday, October 10 Festival Pre-Funk at Brown Skin Coffee Tea and Wine.
Friday, October 11 opening night features the Gary premiere of “We Strangers”; the much anticipated “Luther: Never Too Much” about Luther Vandross is on Saturday.
Sunday’s closing night awards ceremony honors some of Gary’s finest. The evening will feature the announcement of the Kelechukwu Brnfre Vanguard Award, The GIBFF Impact Award, The Changemaker Award, The Founders Award for Excellence; and The GIBFF Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating the life and achievements of Fred “The Hammer” Williamson.
Audiences will be able to vote for their favorite film, both in-person and online.
Some films can only be seen in person. These films are scheduled as one-time only, in-person and not available online. Audiences may purchase tickets for these in-person events at the door or online.
For the full schedule and tickets, visit garyblackfilmfest.org
Story Posted:10/07/2024
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