upcoming grant deadline: 05/15/2024
Little White Lie tells Lacey Schwartz's story of growing up in a typical middle-class Jewish household in Woodstock, NY, with loving parents and a strong sense of her Jewish identity — that is, until she discovers that her biological father is actually a black man with whom her mother had an affair. This personal documentary raises the questions of what defines our identity, our family of origin and the family that raises us. While exploring her parents' stories, and her own, Schwartz discovers a legacy of family secrets, denial, and,ultimately, redemption. This screening takes place on Saturday, August 2 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the International House (3701 Chestnut Street).
The BlackStar Film Festival is a celebration of cinema focused on work by and about people of African descent in a global context. BlackStar highlights films that are often overlooked from emerging, established, and mid-career directors, writers and producers working in narrative, documentary, experimental and music video filmmaking.
The BlackStar Film Festival will take place July 31 through August 3 in Philadelphia. To find out more information on the events above or about other festival screenings and program, visit blackstarfest.org.