Festivals

American Black Film Festival’s 2020 Lineup Includes “9/11 Kids,” “No Ordinary Love,” & More

"9/11 Kids": Eric Draper (Courtesy of the George W. Bush Presidential Library)

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) recently announced its 2020 program. Slated to take place August 21-30, the annual event, which is dedicated to “recognizing black talent and showcasing quality film and television content by and about people of African descent,” has gone digital this year due to COVID-19.

Titles set to screen in the Narrative Features – U.S. slate include Alana Barrett-Adkins’ “Asunder, One Flesh Divided” and Chyna Robinson’s “No Ordinary Love.” The former is a portrait of a married couple who begin considering divorce and the latter is the story of two women who are betrayed by their husbands and vow to get out of their relationships.

Lineo Sekeleoane’s “Zulu Wedding,” which follows a woman torn between two families and countries, is part of the
Narrative Features – International slate. The Documentary Features lineup includes “9/11 Kids,” Elizabeth St. Philip’s look inside the lives of the second graders in the room with President George W. Bush when the September 11 terrorist attacks occurred.

Scheduled events include a conversation with activist and “L.A.’s Finest” star Gabrielle Union and a panel entitled The Hollywood Executive Experience Through the Black Lens.

Check out the complete program and buy passes via ABFF’s website.


Liliana Cavani to Receive Venice Film Fest’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

Liliana Cavani is set to receive a major honor at the 80th edition of Venice Film Festival. The Italian filmmaker will be awarded a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement, per Deadline. Counting...

Eva Longoria’s “Flamin’ Hot” Wins SXSW Audience Award

Eva Longoria’s narrative feature debut set SXSW ablaze. The fest has announced its Audience Award winners, and “Flamin’ Hot” took home the honor in the Headliners slate. The...

Athena Film Festival Unveils Winners and Finalists for the Athena List

The Athena Film Festival (AFF)  has announced the winners and finalists for the 2023 Athena List, the fest’s selection of the best unproduced screenplays highlighting female...

Posts Search

Publishing Dates
Start date
- select start date -
End date
- select end date -
Category
News
Films
Interviews
Features
Trailers
Festivals
Television
RESET