SABIFF 2025 presents “MOSIAH”
In 1923, Jamaican-born political activist Marcus Garvey stand trial in New York defending himself. He is charged with mail frauds for selling stocks in black star line, a shipping company created to connect North America and Africa. This film reflects on Garvey life and the trial.

EVENT DETAILS
Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a Jamaican-born political activist and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), is on trial in New York in 1923. Following the leadership of J. Edger Hoover & the BOI (later, the FBI), the government has charged Garvey with mail fraud in connection with selling stocks for the Black Star Line - a shipping line designed to forge a link between North America and Africa.

Garvey sees the trial for what it is: an attempt to end the movement by way of character assassination. Realizing his counsel is not up to the task, Garvey fires him and resolves to defend himself. As the trial plays out, flashbacks show glimpses of Garvey's life before the trial and his relationship with his wife Amy Jacques Garvey. This is the first-ever narrative film about his life.

ABOUT THE FILM MAKER:

Co-Founder of Dallas-based multimedia company, The DigiBees, Jirard is a multifaceted artist & award-winning filmmaker. He has directed Music Videos for a host of artists, including Avery Sunshine, Fred Hammond & Eric Roberson. He has also lent his talents as a Director of Photography to several short & feature-length films. Mosiah will be his narrative directorial debut.

SABIFF 'Sunday Glory' Movie Matinees at the Carver Library
Join us for our monthly matinees, featuring original Black independent films that celebrate our shared humanity. These films, by, for, -and/or- about the African Diaspora, include narratives, animations, student films, and music videos. Each screening is followed by a communal discussion, with occasional filmmaker visits or panel talks.

This is a free event open to the public. Donations are accepted & appreciated.

The SA Public Library Carver Branch is ADA compliant with wheelchair accessibility.