INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE After Kenyan-Scottish singer-songwriter Bel dies by suicide, her sister sets out to complete an album from the demos she left behind. Bel's songs, video diaries, performances, and recordings gradually reveal the racism, isolation, and emotional pain that shaped her inner life. Beautifully edited and deeply intimate, BEL transforms an act of mourning into one of creative collaboration, allowing a singular artist's voice to endure while tenderly exploring grief, identity, and the bonds of family love. - Ruth Somalo
The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Louise Lockwood, producer Sarah Howitt, editor Audrey McColligan, and protagonist Leah McAleer.
All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.