THE BLACK SEA

2024, dirs. Derrick B. Harden, Crystal Moselle
USA, Bulgaria, 96 min.
In English and Bulgarian with English subtitles | Format: Digital

 

November 9 & 18 | Khalid, a Black man from New York, finds himself stranded in a small Bulgarian coastal town—bankrupt on bailouts, broken, and bereft of loved ones. With no cash, passport, or familiar faces, he’s left to rely on his heart and hustle. As he reaches out to anyone who speaks English, Khalid’s wit and resilience transform him from an outsider to a beloved presence, forging unexpected kinship in this foreign land.

Winner – Grand Jury Prize, Narrative Feature Competition, Nashville Film Festival

Nominee – Grand Jury Award, Narrative Feature, SXSW

“Everyone here, from in front of and behind the camera, is discovering life in real time.” – Ryan Lattanzio, Indiewire

“An impressive debut that raises questions about the difference between a tourist, refugee, and immigrant, and explores how sometimes you have to travel a long physical distance to find what’s always been inside yourself.” – Katherine Mcnevins, Austin Chronicle


The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu

SHOWTIMES

Sat. Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m.
Mon. Nov. 18, 8:30 p.m.

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