WEST COAST PREMIERE OF WOMEN'S HIP-HOP FILM, SAY MY NAME

San Francisco, CA (BlackNews.com) The International Black Women's Film Festival kicks off a weekend of film with the West Coast premiere of SAY MY NAME, a film about women combating negative imagery in hip-hop through their music and dance. The film stars recording artists Erykah Badu, Dr. Roxanne Shante (from "Roxanne's Revenge"), Monie Love, MC Lyte, Rah Digga, and more!

Join us for an evening of entertainment, music, fun and film at the beautiful Oakland Museum of California! Invited guests include Pam Grier, Oscar® nominated star Taraji P. Henson, Rosario Dawson, Dr. Maya Angelou, True Blood's Rutina Wesley, Cold Case's Tracie Thoms, and others!

Live music, surprise guests, prizes, a silent auction, food, cocktails and fun!
Friday, July 17, 2009
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607
festival.ibwff2009.com

About International Black Women's Film Festival
The International Black Women's Film Festival screens media by and/or about Black women from around the world in non-stereotypical, nonpornographic roles. IBWFF combats negative stereotyping of Black women in film, television and media. www.ibwff.com