The Theme is Repertory Movies
The month has seemed to fly by, but there are still many ways to celebrate Black History Month. If you love Black cinema, then Milwaukee’s Film’s 2025 Black History Month lineup is for you. Announced in late December 2024, Milwaukee Film’s new Black Lens programmer, Ty Williams, has curated various films “that celebrate and honor all areas of the Black experience.”
This year’s lineup was based on repertory movies, which are films that have already been shown in the theater.
“I wanted to show a well-rounded list that anyone could enjoy,” said Williams.
All films in the programming will be shown at the Oriental Theatre on Milwaukee’s Eastside.
According to a press release, Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences, with a vision to make Milwaukee a center for film culture. Black Lens is an initiative of Milwaukee Film that focuses on the Black experience and Black cinema.
Williams said it’s important for viewers to understand the power of Black stories.
“These are the world’s stories, and they deserve to be heard,” said Williams.
Black History Month 2025 Lineup
- Drylongso – 02/02 at 3 PM
- Do The Right Thing – 02/07 at 7 PM
- Obsessed – 02/14 at 9 PM
- Who Killed Captain Alex? – 02/15 at 9 PM
- Nationtime – 02/16 at 3 PM
- Boyz N The Hood – 02/19 at 7 PM
- Get Out – 02/22 at 9 PM
- Malcolm X – 02/23 at 3 PM
- Glory – 02/28 at 7 PM
The Program Curator
Williams is originally from California and moved to Milwaukee to chase his dreams of making film his career. Usually, people move from the city to places like California, but Williams said the city of Milwaukee has helped him.
“Milwaukee is really a special place,” said Williams. “I want to thank Milwaukee for being here for me.”
Williams said it took him eight years to realize and achieve the dream of his current position with Black Lens.
“I want to be a testament that you can still fight for what you want to do,” said Williams.
Although he is still new to his position, Williams is excited about where his new beginnings will take him.
“Recognize that this city provides so much for so many people,” he said.
