Black Europe Film Festival

The Black Sea + Q&A with Co-Director and Lead Actor

Saturday, February 1 • 7:30pm • Tickets: $10 General (+ $1.63 online fee), $8 Members and Northsiders (door), $5 Students (door)

**Event Location: Capri Theater • 2027 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411**

This special screening of BEFF MSP at the Capri Theater will be followed by a Q&A with The Black Sea’s co-director and lead actor Derrick B. Harden.

ABOUT THE FILM

Minnesota Premiere. In search of money and an adventure, Khalid leaves New York City for Europe. However, he soon finds himself in Bulgaria strapped for cash, without his passport, and is the only Black man in a small, coastal town. Unable to convince his family and friends to give him money to return to the US, Khalid begins to befriend the locals in an attempt to make enough money to return to Brooklyn. Through a series of misadventures, Khalid makes unexpected connections which transcend borders and cultures.

ABOUT THE CO-DIRECTOR / LEAD ACTOR

Derrick B. Harden is a true renaissance man motivated by his will to help spread artistic expression in the community. As a rapper, art curator, actor, and filmmaker, he has worked with Wutang, Hole Gallery, HBO’s Betty, and the Harold Hunter Foundation, to name a few. Just this year, SUPER THOT, his self-released album, has hit number one on college radio for underground hip hop. Derrick continues to lead with his creative eye, integrating his network and love for hip-hop and the urban community. Derrick just opened up for Kool Keith.

Please note that The Black Sea is playing at the Capri Theater, with tickets available at capri.simpletix.com

ABOUT - BLACK EUROPE FILM FESTIVAL

The Black Europe Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul is a groundbreaking celebration of Afro-European cinema, debuting in the Twin Cities from January 30 to February 2, 2025. Rooted in community collaboration and anti-racist organizing, BEFF MSP brings you a dynamic lineup of documentaries, fiction films, and shorts by Europe’s most acclaimed Afro-descendant filmmakers. This festival offers a space for artists to showcase their work and foster connections across the global Black diaspora and the international film community. At its core, BEFF MSP recognizes the intertwined legacies of racism, colonialism, and displacement while celebrating the vibrancy, creativity, and resilience of Black filmmakers. These artists challenge stereotypes, redefine narratives, and envision worlds beyond the limits imposed by whiteness, amplifying an authentic vision of Black Europe and Black Europeans. The festival experience is enriched by masterclasses, filmmaker encounters, workshops, lectures, and artist residencies, creating opportunities for learning, connection, and joy. Join us to celebrate the power of storytelling and the boundless creativity of Afro-European cinema while engaging diverse audiences, communities, and youth.