AAWIC Film Festival On the Reel: Amplifying Black Women’s Voices in Film

Time:
July 28, 2026 - 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room:
VFairs Virtual Platform

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The National Urban League is proud to partner with African American Women in Cinema (AAWIC) to present the visionary work of some of today’s most compelling voices in film. Join the filmmakers for a specially curated selection of films that reflect the richness, complexity, and power of our experience. Prepare for a unique celebration of cinematic craft and creativity, bold storytelling, and fresh perspectives.

AAWIC Collective Series Volume 1 

Featuring:

    -Love Always, Eartha- Dierdra McDowell

    -Freedom Day- Rianne Pyle

    -InVade- Eunice Levi

    -Who Told you that your Black is not Beautiful- Karen Moore

AAWIC Collective Series Volume 2

Blues Born of Fire - By Karen Moore

Weight of Sugar - Jingqiu Guan (jing-cho) 

Soon - Adji Cissoko 

Lowellyfe - The Only Way Out is Through- Roobi Gaskins

Songs of Black Folk - Alene Bryant  

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