Directed by Denise Dowse (USA, 2021, 82 min.)
Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story is a biopic on the life of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, her rise and challenges in the music industry, her unbreakable bond with Dr. Martin Luther King, and her dramatic impact on the civil rights movement. The film stars American R and B and jazz recording artist Ledisi.
Filmmaker Q and A
A prerecorded video Q and A is included with this film rental.
Preceded by Two Short Films:
Otis’ Dream
Directed by Jason and Blue (USA, 2020, 14 min.)
In 1946 when attempting to vote was literally deadly, some among us were willing to do whatever was necessary to vote. This film follows Otis Moss Sr. through his daylong journey to cast his ballot in rural Georgia. Powerful, poignant—and prescient as today’s struggles with voter suppression multiply.
If There Is No Struggle
Directed by Jarred Katsiane (USA, 2021, 13 min.)
A young photographer celebrates historical figures via Boston’s public art.
Film Rental Information
Available to rent through 11:59 pm on June 30. This film cannot be rented outside the United States and is available to watch only during the period specified. Once rented, the film may be viewed on the Video Content page.
Festival Passes
If you wish to see multiple films in the Roxbury International Film Festival lineup, purchase a festival pass!
There are separate passes for in-person and online screenings. To access all in-person and online events, please purchase both passes.
ROXFILM@Home Pass
$50; available through June 30, 11:59 pm
The ROXFILM@Home Pass grants access to all online screenings.
In-Person Pass
$165; available through June 25, 5 pm
The In-Person Pass grants access to all events in the festival, including those at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Hibernian Hall; the Boston Public Library’s Roxbury branch; and ArtsEmerson. See a full list of in-person screenings at roxfilmfest.com.
Note that additional venues will be listed on your pass purchase as Non-MFA screenings.