More Than a Movie: Building Community Through Black Film with Black Film Club Collective
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This episode explores how the Black Film Club Collective uses film to foster community and cultural dialogue.
This episode was recorded live at Lumpen Radio on Saturday, July 11, 2026 Ep 117: More Than a Movie: Building Community Through Black Film with Troy and Chi of Black Film Club Collective What happens when a love of movies turns into a movement? This week, Stephanie sits down with Troy and Chi of Black Film Club Collective, a Chicago-based platform creating spaces for people to gather, watch films, and have the conversations that happen after the credits roll. From apartment screenings to citywide events, they share how film became a catalyst for community, connection, and cultural preservation. What We Talk About How Black Film Club Collective grew from living room conversations into a thriving cultural community Why film creates a unique space for connection, dialogue, and deeper understanding across cultures How screenings became a way to rebuild community after the pandemic The power of discussing movies instead of just watching them What makes a film "Black" — even when people don't immediately think of it that way How their Fine Lines exhibition evolved into a larger storytelling and archival project Why community, memory, and family stories matter in preserving neighborhood…
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