The 3rd Annual Black August Film Festival, organized by the Pasadena African American Film Foundation (PAAFF), will take place on August 17-18, at the Flintridge Center, 236 West Mountain St., Suite 106, in Pasadena.
The lineup includes impactful films addressing a range of social issues from colorism and criminal record expungement to the cultural debate in two states surrounding the right to braid hair without a cosmetology license.
Also, PAAFF will premiere the inaugural Pasadena Sports Legends documentary, “Walter Butler: The Jet,” which celebrates the life and achievements of the renowned athlete and mentor. Butler is a Pasadena High School record holder and state champion at Pasadena City College. He has been a fixture in the city as the owner of a sporting goods store for more than three decades.
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In addition, the festival features a compelling selection of artistic works from 13 different countries such as Australia, India, Brazil, and Colombia. Films from many African countries will be screened as well as productions from Iran, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Italy.
Since its inception, the Black August Film Festival has experience significant growth, both in attendance and quality of submissions. Last year’s Best Featured Documentary, “26.2 to Life,” was acquired by ESPN Films and premiered earlier this year.
For tickets or more information, visit paaffoundation.org.
