# Event Details - **Event Name**: Shorts Program: Unseen African-American Histories - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Festival Week continues with an exciting cohort of short films. Check out our lineup below! Enslaved African Directed by Denise Washington (USA, 2:06). “Enslaved African”, a Folklore honoring the emancipation of enslaved people. Written, Produced, Directed, and Performed by Denise Washington. Music Composed, Performed, Directed, Filmed, and Edited by Production Artist Akili Jamal Haynes. Local. Paul Cuffe Is Me Directed by Anita Allison (USA 2026, 3:18). Paul Cuffe Is Me is a powerful, high-energy music video that pulls late 1700's Black and Wampanoag mariner Paul Cuffe out of the shadows of history. Written and performed by RoxFilm alum, Daniel Laurent. Local. Between Fire & Freedom Directed by Bentley Sweven (USA 2026, 8:42). Chosen by the land to remember what was lost and what still fights to exist, Cathrine stands at the threshold—between fire and freedom. Local. A Peculiar Freedom: Portraits of Black New England 1750-1900 Directed by Nora L. Jacobson (USA 2026, 20:04). “A Peculiar Freedom: Portraits of Black New England tells the stories of 5 free Black individuals in New England in the late 18th and 19th centuries, when white racism limited the opportunities and visibility of free Black citizens. Local. Hidden in Plain Sight Directed by Ann Gennaro (USA 2025, 27:51). This documentary offers a brief historical overview of the efforts of key religious communities and individuals whose pastoral care and leadership enabled Black Catholics in the United States—and in Boston—to build an infrastructure that fostered spaces to gather, celebrate, deepen their faith, and be seen, while contributing significantly to the life and history of the Church and Archdiocese. Local. Nantucket's Historic Coloured Cemetery: Stories Told by Nantucketers Directed by Paul Sanderson (USA 2025, 36:11). The film presents an oral history of stories told by present-day Nantucketers to help illuminate the lives of Black Civil War veterans, fugitives, abolitionists, and whaling captains interred in one of Nantucket Island’s most significant burial grounds. Followed by: Q&A You can find all of the trailers of these films on our website at https://www.roxfilmfest.com/films-and-events/2026/shorts-histories. Tickets are available through the same link! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/shorts-program-unseen-african-american-histories/200030172367446 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Brookline - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5801, United States - **lat**: 42.33652 - **long**: -71.09987 - **full address**: 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5801, United States, 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5801, United States, Brookline ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Shorts Program: Unseen African-American Histories - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/da35d305cba1e53533721ff0942a4d90fd0a96fe7cdf47f996907bb3faec6a07-rimg-w750-h375-dcfefefe-gmir?v=1780392816 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Shorts Program: Unseen African-American Histories being held? - **A:** Shorts Program: Unseen African-American Histories takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5801, United States, 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5801, United States, Brookline. - **Q**: Who is organizing Shorts Program: Unseen African-American Histories? - **A:** Shorts Program: Unseen African-American Histories is organized by Roxbury International Film Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Shorts Program: Unseen African-American Histories is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The Roxbury International Film Festival is a competitive festival that awards certificates in the categories of Audience Favorite, Narrative Film, Documentary Film, Narrative Short, Documentary Short, Youth, Emerging Filmmaker Award and a special award named after award-winning filmmaker Henry Hampton. Our goal is simply to screen films that celebrate and present more diverse images of people around the world.For years, filmmakers, distributors, and film enthusiasts wondered why Boston, one of the largest metropolitan areas on the east coast, lacked a vehicle that supported independent films of color or that showcased diverse experiences of people of color throughout the world. The primary motivation behind the creation of The Roxbury International Film Festival (formerly known as the Dudley Film Festival) in 1999 was to provide this important opportunity. Started with a five thousand dollar grant to ACT Roxbury (no longer in existence) the film festival was born.That was 25 years ago and our passion for film and filmmakers has sustained us all these years. We are a Black, women-led and volunteer-run festival and we could not do this without the support of sponsors, filmmakers, and the audiences who appreciate these independent films - these incredible stories - as much as we do. Now as we enter our 26th year (2024), the Roxbury International Film Festival continues to showcase and honor the works of emerging filmmakers of color as well as established filmmakers, and has become the largest festival in New England dedicated to this genre. Since its inception, the festival has welcomed over 40,000 attendees, screening more than 750 films. Our mission is to support diverse filmmakers by providing an opportunity for audiences to view their works and experience the stories often overlooked in mainstream media." } ] } ] ```