Black Lens Spotlight Night Shorts, 21 August | Event in Birmingham | AllEvents

Black Lens Spotlight Night Shorts

Sidewalk Film

Highlights

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm

1.8 hours

1821 2nd Ave. N. , Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35203

Advertisement

Date & Location

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:45 pm (CDT)

1821 2nd Ave. N., Alabama 35203

1821 2nd Ave N, AL 35203-3156, Alabama, Birmingham, United States

Save location for easier access

Only get lost while having fun, not on the road!

About the event

Black Lens Spotlight Night Shorts
- As a part of the 27th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival presented by Regions Bank -

Thursday, August 21 | 6:00pm - 7:45pm, 6:30pm - 8:15pm

A selection of short documentary, narrative, and animated films that highlight the black experience and black filmmakers.

UNCAGED
Directed by Jay Richardson
5:19 • United States
A young NIL student-athlete grapples with anxiety, identity, and survivor's guilt as he navigates the hidden costs of success.

Vainglorious
Directed by Oshiomati Gabriel Ugbodaga
8:15 • United States
When a skilled young boxer and a determined father clash in a traditional Nigerian boxing match, their resilience and pride are put to the ultimate test.

Bloqué
Directed by Miguel Ortiz
6:39 • United States
A drummer with a creative block visually takes the audience down his own memories into the heart of his emotional blockage.

House of Modern Art
Directed by Matthew Mugweru
5:39 • United States
In "House of Modern Art," an obsessive cult from diverse trades and backgrounds gathers to perform a grotesque ritual, constructing a distorted piece of artwork that serves as their idol of worship.

Heavy Is the Head
Directed by Chap Edmonson
9:24 • United States
An experimental exploration of identity as a young black man learns to navigate the world and the expectations that weigh upon him.

American Dignity
Directed by Hanson Hosein
19:59 • United States
Filmed during the first weeks of 2025, "American Dignity" captures a nation in flux. This short documentary is both a snapshot of a critical moment and a meditation on the enduring tension between progress and backlash.

Livestreams with GrandmaPuzzles
Directed by Emily Sheskin
6:00 • United States
A lifelong hobby becomes a lifeline for an unexpected Twitch streamer.

Voices of the Academy
Directed by Latoria Hicks
13:14 • United States
Three professors explore the history, significance, and ongoing challenges of African American Vernacular English in education and the United States and reflect on its cultural impact and the fight for linguistic acceptance.

Teddy
Directed by Lauren Santucci
15:55 • United States
Meet Timothy Gant, Jr., "Teddy," a male birth doula working to improve birth outcomes for Black women in Houston, Texas. As a doula working predominantly with Black women, Timothy helps his clients achieve a positive, safe, and empowering birth on their terms.


You may also like the following events from Sidewalk Film:

Also check out other Festivals in Birmingham, Arts events in Birmingham, Entertainment events in Birmingham.

interested
Stay in the loop for updates and never miss a thing. Are you interested?
Yes
No

Ticket Info

Tickets for Black Lens Spotlight Night Shorts can be booked here.

Advertisement

Nearby Hotels

1821 2nd Ave. N. , Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35203

Just a heads up!

We have gathered all the information for you in one convenient spot, but please keep in mind that these are subject to change. We do our best to keep everything updated, but something might be out of sync. For the latest updates, always check the official event details by clicking the "Find Tickets" button.

Black Lens Spotlight Night Shorts, 21 August | Event in Birmingham | AllEvents
Black Lens Spotlight Night Shorts
Thu, 21 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm