Thursday, August 14

BLACK FILM: UNSCREENED & UNSTREAMED, Creating Space

Name: BLACK FILM: UNSCREENED & UNSTREAMED, Creating Space
Start: 2025-08-14T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-14T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Oakstop

Celebrating Nijla Mu'min's success, we screen two works: JINN (92m), her feature debut, & NOOR (12m), followed by a filmmaker's Talk Back.

By Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice

Date and time

Location

Oakstop

1721 Broadway 1st Floor Gallery Oakland, CA 94612

Lineup

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

Jump at this opportunity to see Nijla's feature debut film, JINN; her new short, NOOR; and engage with the filmmaker. The event is free; you must register for entry, and if you are wondering how to support us, you can donate at www.swfcenter4sj.org and buy some fresh popcorn at the screening.

Frequently asked questions

What is BLACK FILM: UNSEEN & UNSTREAMED?

Due to a grant from EBCF, Oakstopp, and SWFCenter4sj, this is the kick-off screening for a series that reoccurs every other Thursday from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Location is Oakstop, unless an activity indicates otherwise. Curators are Raw Shaw, Cornelius Moore, & Cheryl Fabio.

What is JINN about?

Summer is a carefree Black girl whose world is turned upside down when her mother converts to Islam and becomes different. At first resistant to the faith, Summer begins to reevaluate her identity after becoming attracted to a Muslim classmate, crossing the thin line between physical desire & piety.

What is NOOR about?

A Black woman develops a deep connection to an Arab man who works in her neighborhood bodega in the midst of an unexpected tragedy. Based on the award-winning feature script, Noor.

How much do tickets cost?

The events for BLACK FILM: UNSEEN & UNSTREAMED are all free. Please RSVP. Seating is limited, and you must have a reservation to enter. Sponsorships are still available for future events, reach out at swfcenter4sj@gmail.com.

Is there a TRAILER for JINN?

Yes, visit the filmmaker's website at https://vimeo.com/258142550?share=copy#t=0.

Organized by

Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice

Our programming is unapologetic about being African-American. We promote heroes that are our neighbors. SWFCenter shines its light on the acts of ordinary people, while we illuminate the boldness of resistance, resilience, and anticipation that has been central to the survival of Black folks - past, present, and future! SWFCenter operates as a transdisciplinary, service-driven, community-based, youth-concerned, free-flowing, nonprofit seeking social justice through the arts and community connectedness. Our purpose is to create opportunity!