About this Event
Join us for an evening of films at Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series on Tues, Oct. 13, 2026.
We are proud to open Reel Sisters 29th Anniversary season with two powerful short films I Know It's Me directed by Astin Rocks and Tigueronas directed by Imani Celeste.
Our opening night feature film is Psycho Side Chick, a new Tubi original film directed by Booker T. Mattison and written by Lynette J. Blackwell with story by Octavia Singleton. Enjoy this Tubi thriller film with your Reel Sisters family before it premieres online on Oct. 16, 2026!
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I Know It's Me
Director/Writer: Astin Rocks
narrative, 4:37 min.
Karina makes an important decision about her mental health on the dawn on her new abilities.
Tigueronas
Producer: Flor de oro Tejada Director/Writer: Imani Celeste
14 min., narrative
After ending an abusive relationship with her narcissistic boyfriend, Aaliyah and her friends hatch a bold plan for revenge on a girls’ night out, igniting a journey of self-empowerment and sisterhood.
Psycho Side Chick
Director: Booker T. Mattison
Writer: Written by Lynette J. Blackwell, Story by Octavia Singleton
narrative, 92 min.
After being dumped by her married lover, a crazed woman fights to win him back and will get rid of anyone who stands in her way. The film stars Najah Bradley (Kelsey), Blair Anthony Hall (Mario), Tatiana Le'Joy (Chloe) and Niles Austin (Jerrell).
Event venue & nearby stays
Maysles Documentary Center, 343 Lenox Ave./Malcolm X Blvd., New York, United States
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