The 60+ films that
screened during
Black Harvest
cannot be categorized,
much like the group of
artists who made them
The Gene Siskel Film Center finished its annual month long celebration of African American Cinema — The Black Harvest Film Festival — with Rusty Cundieff’s 1993 hip-hop mockumentary, Fear of a Black Hat, last night at the Center’s cinema on State St.
A satirical look at the personalities and culture of the rap genre, the film that Roger Ebert called “funny and fresh, and filled with wicked little moments” is a fitting addition to the festival’s diverse program.
The 60+ films that screened during Black Harvest cannot be easily categorized or broadly generalized, much like the group of artists who made them. Romance, documentary, animation, comedy, fantasy, and all kinds of shorts… the thoughtfully curated selection reflects a thriving and diverse spectrum of filmmakers and movie enthusiasts.
BLACK HARVEST FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT WRAP
Reel Chicago captured some of the action during the festival’s opening night celebration. Inspired by the awesome films that launched the celebration, the guests exuded pride and joy. Let that be the running theme.
Send your festival updates to Reel Chicago Editor Dan Patton, dan@reelchicago.com.
