Project Detail

TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing

Name: TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing
Director: Monica Henriquez, Louis J. Massiah
Genre: Biography, Black, Woman Director
Released: 2025
Duration: 105 min

Synopsis

Structured as a series of classes in cultural organising, this film reconstructs the life of a woman whose literary works and film collaborations became a catalysing force in 20th century political movements. Toni Morrison, Nikky Finney and filmmaker Haile Gerima are among those who testify to Bambara's humour, fierce commitment to collective action and gift for galvanising artists into community work.
Official Selection DOC NYC 2025 - World premiere
Official SelectionTrue/False Film Festival 2026
Official Selection Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival 2026
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2026 - European premiere

Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Features
Running time: 105 min
Director: Monica Henriquez, Louis J. Massiah
Producer: Louis J. Massiah

Genre

Biography Black Woman Director

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Canada, US, UK France, Senegal co-production

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