PASTEL

Claressa Shields, a junior in high school from Flint, Michigan, driven by the firm guidance of her coach, Jason Crutchfield, overcomes numerous obstacles to become the first American woman to…

Tender caresses and enveloping embraces are portals into the life of Mack, a Black woman in Mississippi. Winding through the anticipation, love, and heartbreak she experiences from childhood to adulthood, the expressionist journey is an ode to connection — with loved ones and with place.

Inside a cafe while smoking a whole pack of cigarettes, a man poses an ambitious question: “What is Love?”. A collection of vignettes and situations will lead the man to the desired conclusion.

A pair of teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania travel to New York City to seek out medical help after an unintended pregnancy.

In a short musical film helmed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke provides the score and takes the lead in a visually stunning and thought-provoking piece. It’s recommended to…

In this poignant drama, a young African-American couple in 1970s Harlem faces a harrowing struggle when the man is wrongfully accused of a crime. The film, directed by Barry Jenkins,…

In this intriguing neo-noir thriller directed by Aaron Katz, the story revolves around the complex relationship between a Hollywood starlet, played by Zoë Kravitz, and her personal assistant, portrayed by…

This critically acclaimed film, directed by Barry Jenkins, follows the life of a young African-American man named Chiron as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a rough Miami…