Passion River Films is proud to represent an extensive collection of films that explore the
history and culture of Black communities across the country.
For a limited time only, you can share these new and provocative films with your community
at an amazing discounted price for Black History Month.
Enter promo code BLACKHISTORY23 at checkout to save 20%* on your order!
*Offer EXPIRES 2/28/23!
*Offer EXPIRES 2/28/23!
Discover Our Best-Selling Black History Month Film Releases
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SINCE I BEEN DOWN
105 min. | PPR $325 **NOW $260**
Genre: Documentary, Criminal Justice, Sociology Synopsis: Influenced by the national drug war frenzy and the fear-based culture of punishment in the 1980s-90s, Tacoma, Washington sacrificed its most-vulnerable children to a life behind bars. Those children, now adults, cannot be silenced as they advocate for transformative and restorative justice from behind bars, seeking to prevent future generations of black and brown boys from the same fate.
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HARLEM RISING: A COMMUNITY CHANGING THE ODDS
86 min. | PPR $299 **NOW $239**
Genre: Documentary, History, Poverty Synopsis: Harlem Rising chronicles the remarkable history and lives transformed by Geoffrey Canada’s Harlem Children’s Zone - named one of the most ambitious social experiments created to break the cycle of poverty. Using archival video footage filmed by Black and Brown youth from the 80's, 90's and early 2000's, the film captures the transformation of New York City's Harlem through the unique lens of three generations of students who grew up with the Harlem Children's Zone.
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THE END OF BLINDNESS
55 min. | PPR $299 **NOW $239**
Genre: Documentary, Medical Studies Synopsis: The End of Blindness is the incredible true story of Dr. Samuel Bora, the only ophthalmologist for three million people in rural Ethiopia. Fighting to end preventable blindness in his country, Dr. Samuel performs up to 60 cataract surgeries for those who would have otherwise been forgotten. Through it all, his dedication and compassion will fill you with hope and help restore your faith in human kindness.
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PARADISE DISCOVERED: UNBREAKABLE VIRGIN ISLANDERS
72 min. | PPR $299 **NOW $239**
Genre: Documentary, Environmental Science, Social Sciences Synopsis: On September 6, 2017, Hurricane Irma struck the island of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The category 5 storm was the strongest ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. Less than two weeks later Hurricane Maria, another category 5 storm, struck the already destroyed island paradise. The tragedy marked the first time in modern history that two category 5 hurricanes hit the same place in less than two weeks.
Based on his New York Times Op-Ed 'Has America Forgotten the Virgin Islands', which he wrote while building a make-shift roof and living without electricity for 90 days, award- winning journalist Peter Bailey brings to life what has been called the worst natural disaster in American history. |
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COLORS OF CHARACTER
76 min. | PPR $299 **NOW $239**
Genre: Documentary, Art, Spirituality, Biography Synopsis: The extraordinary journey of prolific artist Steve Skipper. With no formal training, Skipper has broken down walls of racism in the world of fine art. He is one of the most prolific artists in the realms of sports, civil-rights, equestrian, portraiture, and Christian artwork.
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AMERICAN TRIAL: THE ERIC GARNER STORY
101 min. | PPR $350 **NOW $280**
Genre: Documentary, Criminal Law Synopsis: This hybrid fiction-documentary engaged the services of two actual legal teams to create a rigorous, legally based fictional—yet unscripted—trial that never happened for one of the nation’s most disturbing tragedies.
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