Black History Film Festival celebrates Black History Month

Features student essay and film competitions
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Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr., in conjunction with Fulton Films, Friends of Wolf Creek, and the Urban Film Review, will host the 2022 Black History Film Festival to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Gayle Holloman, Executive Director of the Fulton County Library System tells Audacy Atlanta's Maria Boynton they've collaborated with Arrington in presenting the Festival since its inception 12 years ago.

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According to Fulton County's' Director of Arts and Culture David Manuel "there's so much going on culturally in Fulton County," adding, " we are showcasing everything that Fulton County residents want to see and want to see produced by us. It's an exciting time and we have so much in-store."

Arrington says that although the film festival is free, guests are strongly encouraged to RSVP for their choice of screenings. All screenings will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Film Screenings: “Finding Oprah’s Roots: Finding Your Own” & “More Than A Month”

Metropolitan Library

1332 Metropolitan Hwy

Atlanta, GA 30310

Please RSVP @ www.BHFF2022SE.eventbrite.com

Film Screenings: “Slavery By Another Name” & “Dark Girls”

Wolf Creek Library

3100 Enon Road

South Fulton, GA 30349

Please RSVP @ www.BHFF2022SW.eventbrite.com

Film Screenings: “Black Power Mixtape” & “We the People: From Crispus Atticus to Barack Obama”

ArtsXChange

2148 Newnan Street

East Point, GA 30344

Please RSVP @ www.BHFF2022EP.eventbrite.com

Additional information is available at www.FultonCommission5.com.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Fulton County