A special edition of the exciting sample recognition bingo game, curated by Newark native, Egypt, uniquely blending music and film. Side A showcases songs from artists who've made acting debuts, while Side B features songs that cleverly integrate snippets from beloved movies. Gain access with a NBFF screening ticket, NBFF festival pass, or NMOA museum admission.
Join us for a screening of Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted, directed by Isaac Gale, Ryan Olson, and David McMurry. This documentary follows cult musician Swamp Dogg and his housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty as they transform their suburban LA home into an artistic haven and navigate the turbulent music business. Stay for a Q&A with Swamp Dogg, Moogstar, and Dr. Jeri Williams.
As we celebrate 50 years of the Newark Black Film Festival, join us for a dynamic curation of radical short documentaries made by and for Black communities across the United States. These films, collectively created by community entities, confront local power, preserve histories, and effect change. Following the screening, enjoy a panel discussion featuring MacArthur prize-winning filmmaker Louis Massiah, moderated by Yvonne Michelle Shirley.
