It is such a pleasure to honor filmmakers who have worked hard to create inspiring and powerful films that speak to the experiences of those of the diaspora. We are confident that 2012, the year of our quindecennial, will be a profound year with many amazing surprises yet to come.

Near the end of this page is an overview of our 2011 honorees and featured filmmakers. Thank you for making the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora a success over the years. We look forward to many more!

Best of luck to all filmmakers who participate in our 2012 film festival!

2012 Honorees & Award Recipients

15th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday & Sunday • October 13-14, 2012

2011 Honorees & Award Recipients

14th Anniversary Celebration
October 15-16, 2011

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From Cleopatra Jones to First Lady Michelle Obama:
Exploring Feminism in Film & Media
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2011 REEL SISTERS OF THE DIASPORA
FILM FESTIVAL SALUTES

BEST DIRECTOR AWARD
Director: Sonia Gonzalez-Martinez
Urban Lullaby

BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD
Gwen Ragsdale,
My Slave Sister Myself

BEST NARRATIVE AWARD
Producers: Carmen Scott, Lenny Payan
Director: Lenny Payan Writer: Carmen Scott
Production

BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM AWARD
Director: Crystle Clear Roberson
Producers: Dianne Ashford, Latisha Fortune
Black Cage

REEL SISTERS SPIRIT AWARD
Director: Marquis Smalls
Harriet Returns

2012 Honorees & Award Recipients 15th Anniversary Celebration Saturday & Sunday • October 13-14, 2012

2011 Honorees & Award Recipients 14th Anniversary Celebration October 15-16, 2011 ••••••••• From Cleopatra Jones to First Lady Michelle Obama: Exploring Feminism in Film & Media •••••••••

2011 REEL SISTERS OF THE DIASPORA FILM FESTIVAL SALUTES

2012 Honorees & Award Recipients

15th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday & Sunday • October 13-14, 2012

2011 Honorees & Award Recipients

14th Anniversary Celebration
October 15-16, 2011

•••••••••
From Cleopatra Jones to First Lady Michelle Obama:
Exploring Feminism in Film & Media
•••••••••

2011 REEL SISTERS OF THE DIASPORA
FILM FESTIVAL SALUTES