The Toronto International Film Festival made its announcement today of their selections in the Gala and Special Presentations coming to this year’s festival.
In a statement from TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey he says the following: “We’re excited to welcome some of the most celebrated figures in movies back to Toronto to present their Gala and Special Presentation films. With stories that span six continents and feature performances you just have to see, this lineup delivers the rich experiences we wait all year for. Cinema is alive. Red carpets are back. And the best audience in the world awaits them in Toronto.”
Below are films featuring Black directors coming to TIFF:
Black Ice Hubert Davis | Canada
World Premiere
A Jazzman’s Blues Tyler Perry | USA
World Premiere
Sidney Reginald Hudlin | USA
World Premiere
The Woman King Gina Prince-Bythewood | USA
World Premiere
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2022
Brother Clement Virgo | Canada
World Premiere
Chevalier Stephen Williams | USA
World Premiere
Devotion JD Dillard | USA
World Premiere
The King’s Horseman Biyi Bandele | Nigeria
World Premiere
On the Come Up Sanaa Lathan | USA
World Premiere
Nanny Nikyatu Jusu | USA
International Premiere
Saint Omer Alice Diop | France
North American Premiere
The 47th Toronto International Film Festival is taking place September 8–18th.