Black Film: Unscreened & Unstreamed, Distribution & Streaming

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

Oakstop | Oakland

Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice
Publisher/HostSarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice
Black Film: Unscreened & Unstreamed, Distribution & Streaming
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DeShuna Spencer, founder of KweliTV, shares what it takes to build a streaming platform from ground zero and works from her own platform.
About this Event

DeShuna Spencer shares her journey from concept to creation—building one of the most dynamic platforms dedicated to global Black storytelling. In this unique session, DeShuna will showcase a curated selection of trailers or clips from her favorite featured works and speak candidly about:

🎬 How she entered the streaming space🚀 The challenges and triumphs of launching KweliTV🌍 The current landscape for Black and African diaspora films—domestically and abroad🗣️ Her personal mission for equity in media, and the future of independent Black film distribution

💬 The session concludes with a live Talk Back between and California Newsreel’s (via Zoom).

📍 Oakstop, 1st Floor Gallery, 1721 Broadway, Oakland💻 Hybrid format — in-person screening with Zoom conversation🎟️ Free event — registration required

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Oakstop, 1721 Broadway, Oakland, United States

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