NBFF Opening Night Reception and Film: Sing Sing

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Newark Black Film Festival Presents — Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, United States

Join us for a FREE film screening and panel discussion for Versailles ’73: American Runway, directed by Deborah Riley Draper. Versailles ’73 explores a pivotal moment in history, when a fashion face-off pitted French haute couture establishment – Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Pierre Cardin and Emmanuel Ungaro – against American designers Anne Klein, Stephen Burrows, Oscar de la Renta and Halston.

Newark Black Film Festival Presents — Aftershock

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, United States

Join us for the Newark Black Film Festival's screening of Aftershock on Wednesday, May 30, from 6-9pm at The Newark Museum of Art. This powerful documentary, directed by Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee, tackles the US maternal health crisis in the Black community. The evening starts with a reception at 6pm, followed by the film at 7pm, and a panel discussion featuring Director Tonya Lewis Lee and Mayor Ras Baraka. REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS and be part of this important conversation.

Newark Black Film Festival: Power of the Dream

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, United States

Join us for the kickoff of the Newark Black Film Festival with a free screening of Power of the Dream, directed by Dawn Porter, and the short film A Race in the Sun by K. Nicole Mills. Experience the inspiring stories of groundbreaking athletes and stay for an engaging Q&A. Free admission, registration required.

Newark Black Film Festival: Drip Like Coffee

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, United States

Join us for a free screening of Drip Like Coffee, directed by Anaiis Cisco, and the short film Unbraided by Caroline Renard. Discover the unexpected romance of two Brooklyn baristas and follow Frankie’s quest through Los Angeles. Stay for a post-screening Q&A with Director Anaiis Cisco. Free admission, registration required.

NBFF Opening Night Reception and Film: Sing Sing

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, United States

A celebration to launch the official opening of the 50th Newark Black Film Festival, featuring DJ Skeme Richards, followed by a special opening night presentation of Sing Sing. 

NBFF Youth Cinema Throwback: The Wiz

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, United States

Join us for a screening of The Wiz, directed by Sidney Lumet. Follow Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy (Diana Ross) as she tries to save her dog from a storm and is miraculously whisked away to the urban fantasy land of Oz. Rated G, this film is perfect for all ages. Free, registration required.

NBFF Honors Kasi Lemmons

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, United States

Join us for screening of short film, Behold a Lady, followed by the screening of iconic throwback Eve's Bayou as we celebrate and honor director, Kasi Lemmons.