Toronto Black Film Festival presents 125 films from 20 countries

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The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) is attempting to inspire the next generation of Black creatives, with film and networking events running until Feb 20. 

Running since Feb. 15, TBFF is presenting 125 films from 20 countries, bringing “​​innovative, powerful, diverse, and bold programming to Toronto audiences,” the organization said in a news release.

The festival was created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and is marking its 11th annual edition. 

Jennifer Holness, a Jamaican-born Canadian film director, is being honoured this year with TBFF’s Career Achievement Award. 

“The Toronto Black Film Festival is dedicated to giving unique voices in cinema the opportunity to present audiences with new ways of looking at the world,” their website reads.

TBFF will be screening films every evening followed by a live performance series from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.
For a list of events and more information, click here.

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