Summer Movie Nights in South LA Parks
July 15, 2021
Join in on the Summer Park activities for South LA youth and families coordinated by the office of Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson
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Black Films Glow at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival Part I
June 24, 2021
Films were played on gigantic screens under the sun, moon and stars.
2021 Pan African Film Festival: A Fine Collection of Black Cinema
March 11, 2021
Check out these four festival films that are on view from February 24 to March 14 at paff.org and in theaters near you in the future.
BHERC CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL “SISTAS ARE DOIN’ IT FOR THEMSELVES” SHORT FILM FEST
February 18, 2021
Popular signature BHERC “Sistas” Film Festival featuring the work of Black women directors reached out to include participants from around the world with the BHERC.TV platform.
BLACK SUNDANCE 2021 —SEMI VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
January 21, 2021
New works by Shaka King, Octavia Butler, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and more.
Social Justice Now Film Festival Announces Spotlight Screenings
October 15, 2020
Drive-In showing of “Fruitvale Station” And “Just Mercy” will be part of inaugural film fest set to run October 21 to 25
2020 BHERC Reel Black Men Film Festival Premieres Online at BHERC TV
July 30, 2020
Popular signature BHERC “Reel Black Men” Film Festival debuts online due to the COVID -19 pandemic bringing the 23rd annual event and new content to its loyal followers and a new global audience assuring continuity.
Danny Glover Talks Pan African Film and Art Festival and the Spotlight Film, ‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’
February 6, 2020
“The Last Black Man in San Francisco” won multiple awards at Sundance Film Festival, however, at PAFF the movie will be presented in an intimate fashion.
The Celebration of Black Cinema Sparks Discussion on Diversity & Inclusion in Hollywood
December 12, 2019
Held at the Landmark Annex Theatre in Hollywood, a slew of producers, writers, actors and Black film critics gathered for the remarkable night of celebration.
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) TV Honors Winners Announced
August 8, 2019
“When They See Us” wins four AAFCA TV Honors, including Best Limited Series, Best Writing, Breakthrough Performance & Best Ensemble
BEST FILMS OF 2018
December 27, 2018
In 2018, the stories told, talent-on-view, compelling characters, emotions expressed, and genres stretched were just amazing. It was more than enough to make viewers track films from the theaters to streaming services. Or vice versa.
Blacktrospective 2018
December 27, 2018
Kam’s Annual Assessment of the Best in Black Cinema
The African American Film Critics Association Announces its 2019 Special Achievement Awards Honorees
November 15, 2018
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is proud to announce that its 2019 Special Achievement Awards recipients are Netflix executive Tendo Nagenda; New York Times cultural critic Wesley Morris; Outlier Society executive Alana Mayo; HBO executive Kelly Edwards and the hit film “Crazy Rich Asians.” Sponsored by Morgan Stanley, the 2019 Special Achievement Awards take place Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, CA. The luncheon precedes its 10th AAFCA Awards Gala on Wednesday, February 6th at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.
24th Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase Shine a Light on Black Excellence, Independent Filmmakers and Social Justice
May 10, 2018
Besides two full days of independent short film screenings, attendees were also treated to industry panels and salons
“She’s Got a Plan” picks up where “Hollywood Shuffle” left off
February 9, 2017
“She’s Got a Plan” is an unabashedly feminist take on Robert Townsend and Keenen Ivory Wayan’s 1987 “Hollywood Shuffle”