FRIDAY 8/30

The Black Cinematheque Presents: Wade In The Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture

Join us Friday 8/30 at Black Image Center for a screening of an excerpt from Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture followed by a discussion with filmmaker David Mesfin, Black Surfers Collective and A Great Day in the Stokes.

Doors open at 7pm. Screening begins at 8pm.

DJ and Drinks to follow with sounds by @ayemitch

Synopsis

Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture (2023) reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, the film dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, delves into the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers.

Speakers

David Mesfin, Filmmaker
Gregory Jr. Rachal, Black Surfers Collective Member
Sharon Schaffer, Founder of SHĀ Waves Surf Therapy
Nathan Fluellen , A Great Day in the Stoke

Black Image Center x Cushy Collective: The Black Cinematheque Series

Black Image Center and Cushy Collective are partnering to bring you the Black Cinematheque Series, a monthly screening event thoughtfully curated to shine a spotlight on the global canon of Black cinema. Our mission with this series is to elevate culturally significant yet lesser-known films from our rich cinematic heritage, offering a diverse array of iconic gems from the diaspora and introducing contemporary voices.