Film
Camille Billops Program
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.
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.)
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.
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.
Directed by Camille Billops
1998, 11min
Billops’ examination of slavery and cultural theft.