Nate Parker Foundation Film Premiere Event

Sat, Feb10@2:00pm
Through the cinematic arts, the Nate Parker Foundation empowers young voices of African descent to advance social justice and revolutionize culture. Two films will be screened, #Hashtag and Baggage, followed by a discussion led by Nate Parker.

TV One: Social Justice Screenings and Community Forum

Sat, Feb10@5:00p
Screening two short films, Evidence of Innocence and Two Sides, followed by a panel discussion.

UMC Presents…New Series Showcase

Sat, Feb10@8:00p

A showcase of UMC original series featuring episodes and discussions with talent and content producers for four new shows. Preview screenings followed by a Q&A moderated by Gil Robertson, founder of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA).

Screening films:
Craig Ross Jr.s’ Monogamy
The Rich and the Ruthless
Fifth Ward
World Wide Nate: African Adventures

Seed & Spark

Sun, Feb11@1:30p
An innovative new streaming service changing the way films are financed and distributed…Equal parts streaming network and crowd-funding platform. Join founder Emily Best for a discussion of the future of filmmaking and distribution.

Screening films:
Kingsley’s Crossing
Across the Track
Matter of Black

The Quad

Sun, Feb11@4:00p

Screening of an upcoming episode of the BET hit series THE QUAD followed by a discussion with the cast & crew.

Panelists: Jazmen Darnell Brown, Randy Huggins, Felicia D. Henderson, Kevin Arkadie, Sara Finney-Johnson

Black Studio Executives

Thu, Feb15@7:15p

The gates of Hollywood appear to finally be opening to more diversity in its business suites, as well as its product. Black studio executives participate in an informative discussion on green-lighting, producing and distributing Black content in the digital age.

Moderator: Effie T. Brown (Producer)
Confirmed Panelist: Moira Griffin (Fox); additional panelists: TBA

Sports and Activism Panel

Presented By NAMIC
Thu, Feb15@6:30p – 8:30p
Panelists: Marc Spears (SR. NBA Writer, The Undefeated), Galen Gordon (VP, Talent Management, NFL Network), Ramona Shelburne (Sr. Writer, ESPN.com), and LZ Granderson (Sr. Writer at ESPN and ABC Contributor)

Canal Street

Fri, Feb 16@7:00p
Screening: Extended cips followed by discussion with director, cast & crew members.

A Wrinkle in Time (Presented by Disney)

Sat, Feb17@3:00p
Screening: Extended clips followed by discussion with director, cast & crew members.

The Chi (Presented by Showtime)

Sat, Feb17@6:00p
EXCLUSIVE screening of an upcoming episode of the SHOWTIME Original Drama Series, THE CHI, from Emmy winner Lena Waithe and Academy Award winner Common.

Black Lightning

Mon, Feb 19@6:50p
Screening and discussion of the new, hot CW hit series Black Lightning with creators Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil and cast members.