HKR: Hard Knock Radio Monday June 16 2025 SF Black Film Festival| Remembering 2pac on his birthday
Update: 2025-06-16
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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with Cree Oray, executive director of the San Francisco Black Film Festival (SFBFF), to discuss the legacy, mission, and future of one of the longest-running Black film festivals in the country. Founded by her late mother, Ave Montague, the festival continues to uplift stories by, for, and about people of African descent around the globe.
Oray highlights the festivals commitment to showcasing diverse Black narratives"especially those that are often underrepresented in Hollywood. This years lineup includes over 90 films, including documentaries, shorts, and international features, all centered around truth-telling, empowerment, and cultural pride.
The conversation also touches on the importance of multigenerational leadership, the festivals efforts to foster young talent, and the significance of maintaining artistic spaces that affirm Black life and imagination. Oray invites listeners to attend the festival and be part of a living cultural tradition rooted in resistance, resilience, and celebration.
later on in the show we pay tribute to Tupac Amaru Shakur who would've been 54 years old today
Oray highlights the festivals commitment to showcasing diverse Black narratives"especially those that are often underrepresented in Hollywood. This years lineup includes over 90 films, including documentaries, shorts, and international features, all centered around truth-telling, empowerment, and cultural pride.
The conversation also touches on the importance of multigenerational leadership, the festivals efforts to foster young talent, and the significance of maintaining artistic spaces that affirm Black life and imagination. Oray invites listeners to attend the festival and be part of a living cultural tradition rooted in resistance, resilience, and celebration.
later on in the show we pay tribute to Tupac Amaru Shakur who would've been 54 years old today
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