2009 Newark Black Film Festival for Youth
Mondays at 10:30 am in the Fourth Floor Auditorium, Main Library
5 Washington Street
Monday, June 29, 2009
Global Wonders
Children will learn about African-American culture in this interactive adventure, featuring a mix of animation, live-action footage, and original songs. Discover the art of Horace Pippin, music of Louis Armstrong, achievements of Jackie Robinson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and more. For ages 4-12. 56 minutes
Monday, July 6, 2009
Chato and the Party Animals
Chato's friend, Novio Boy, has never had a birthday party, and doesn't know when his birthday is. So Chato, being a good friend decides to throw him one - a "pachanga," and everyone is invited - including you! For ages 4-12. 10 minutes
Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney
Narrated by Bill Cosby, this documentary tells the story of the first African-American to sail around the world, and Bill Pinkney's high seas adventures from Boston to Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Brazil, South Africa, Tasmania and Uruguay. For ages 4-12. 45 minutes
Monday, July 13, 2009
I Lost My Tooth in Africa
Story of a young girl who loses a tooth while visiting her father's family in Africa. In the African tradition, the girl places the tooth under a gourd and, in return, gets two chickens from the Tooth Fairy. Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow. For ages 4-12. 30 minutes
Lincoln and Douglass
In celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday in February 2009, we present this story of the unusual friendship between two great American leaders. At a time when racial tensions were high and racial equality was not yet established, Lincoln and Douglass formed a strong bond over shared ideals. For ages 4-12. 12 minutes
Apple for Harriet Tubman
Children will learn about the life of Harriet Tubman, including the significance of apples for this remarkable American. The program follows Tubman's life from the hardships that she endured as a child slave through her escape to freedom and her legendary role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to her life as a free woman in upstate New York. For ages 4-12. 12 minutes
Monday, July 20, 2009
Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney
This animated program offers helpful suggestions on how children can dare to be different, keep an open mind about others and remain true to themselves. For ages 4-12. 30 minutes
Garrett's Gift: The Story of Garrett Morgan
Narrated by Queen Latifah, this animated program tells the story of African-American inventor Garrett Morgan and his struggle to discover his talent. Years later, Garrett achieves his dreams as he introduces the world to his many wonderful inventions, including the traffic signal. For ages 4-12. 19 minutes
The Hunterman and the Crocodile
Traditional West African folktale about the importance of living in harmony with nature. For ages 4-12. 10 minutes
Monday, July 27, 2009
The Story of Ruby Bridges
Learn about six-year-old Ruby Bridges' difficult first months at an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. For ages 5 and up. 12 minutes
The Lion's Drum
An African hunter discovers a lion playing a magic tree stump deep in the jungle and must convince the villagers of what he has seen and heard. For ages 5 and up. 23 minutes
Obara & The Merchants
In this animated adaptation of the traditional Nigerian folktale, a powerful hunter returns home to find some unexpected dinner guests. For ages 5 and up. 8 minutes
