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Film

Camille Billops Program

 
CURATOR'S CHOICE
 
Feb 6—Feb 15, 2017
 
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RUN TIME: 96min
GENERAL ADMISSION: $14
MEMBERS: $7 (free for Level 4 and above)
 
 
 
 
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The films of Camille Billops are heartrending, fearlessly personal meditations on a range of emotionally charged subjects. This program brings together a cross section of Billops’ documentary work.

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Curator's Choice Screening  
 

Mon, Feb 6 at 7pm

BAM members are invited to join us for a monthly Curator’s Choice screening, featuring an introduction by BAMcinematek’s curatorial staff. Level 3 members and above can RSVP for two free tickets. (Regular movie discounts apply for Level 1-2 members.)

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Suzanne, Suzanne

Directed by Camille Billops
1982, 26min, 16mm

 

A harrowing portrait of a woman processing her abusive father and her own drug addiction.

Courtesy of the Reserve Film and Video Collection of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

 
Finding Christa

Directed by Camille Billops
1991, 55min, 16mm

 

An autobiographical record of the filmmaker’s reunion with the daughter she gave up for adoption.

Courtesy of the Reserve Film and Video Collection of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

 
 
 
Take Your Bags

Directed by Camille Billops
1998, 11min

 

Billops’ examination of slavery and cultural theft.