Recommended for Ages 6 & Up
Black, Bold & Brilliant team is proud to present a collection of family-friendly short films at the Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids this year! Each short takes us on a fantastic journey, exploring Black and POC communities from the perspectives of their youngest members.
Supa Hair
Directed by Glenís Hunter | 14 min | 2023 | USA
After her mother’s passing, a young Dominican girl and her sister move to Arizona where she discovers the hair she so deeply despises actually holds an ancient power.
Black Boys Dance Too
Directed by Jamal Josef | 15 min | 2025 | USA
Based on book series Black Boys Dance Too: Darnell Enters A Talent Show. In “Black Boys Dance Too,” 9-year-old Darnell faces the stigma surrounding dance as a “girl’s only” activity within his community. Alongside newfound friends, he embarks on a journey of self-expression, challenging societal norms and inspiring young boys to embrace their dreams.
Kenya’s Symphony
Directed by Carlos Douglas | 5 min | 2020 | USA
Kenya, a bold five-year old girl, is reluctantly dragged to a symphony by her mother. Through the power of the orchestra, the young girl’s passion for music blossoms before her own eyes.
Bat Boy
Directed by Aaron Lemle | 20 min | 2023 | USA
Andre, a young man on the autism spectrum, is passionate about the bats that live in the highway underpass next to his house in East LA. When one day the bats go missing, he enlists the help of a jaded biologist to find out what happened.
Hoop Dreams
Directed by Kasey Elise Walker | 10 min | 2022 | USA
Savannah Walker’s fear of speaking publicly in poetry class leads her to steal her mother’s magical golden hoops with a belief that they’ll help her overcome it. Ultimately, they transport her into a world beyond her greatest imagination.
Content Advisory: The films in this collection depict verbal bullying, depictions of slavery, and mildly scary moments that might not be suitable for very young audiences.
