Youth Cinema Series: Sarah’s Oil (NMOA)
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An inspiring family film about courage, determination, and protecting what matters most as a young girl fights to preserve her family's future.
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Michael B. Jordan Day: Closing Night Screening of Sinners
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Celebrate Newark's own Michael B. Jordan with a special screening of Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, followed by the Newark Black Film Festival Closing Toast.
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New Jersey Filmmakers Showcase: Operation: Is Jersey the New Hollywood?, Talks With Myself, Atelier
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A special New Jersey filmmakers showcase featuring "Operation: Is Jersey the New Hollywood?," "Talks With Myself" and "Atelier: The Story of Brownmill Company." Followed by a panel discussion on filmmaking in the Garden State.
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Motel Destino (R)
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Experience Motel Destino, Karim Aïnouz's acclaimed Cannes-selected thriller, followed by a post-film discussion moderated by Roger Costa.
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Opening Night: When We Free the World
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Kick off the 52nd Newark Black Film Festival with an opening night reception, screening of When We Free the World, and a special filmmaker talkback featuring Kevin Powell and Evangeline Lawson.
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NBFF Black & Gold Gala
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Join us for the first Black & Gold Gala and support the future of Black film! This seated dinner celebrates excellence in Black cinema, featuring the Paul Robeson Awards for this year’s festival winners. Rub shoulders with industry professionals, enjoy...
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NBFF Youth Cinema Throwback: Ruby Bridges
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Join us for a screening of Ruby Bridges, directed by Euzhan Palcy. When six-year-old Ruby is chosen to be the first African-American to integrate her local elementary school, she faces the harsh realities of racism for the first time. Rated...
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NBFF Youth Cinema Throwback: The Wiz
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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....
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Listening is Fundamental: Black Film Edition, with Egypt
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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...
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NBFF Live Music in the Lounge
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Unwind with some live music in the Engelhard Court Lounge. Gain access with a NBFF screening ticket, NBFF festival pass, or NMOA museum admission.
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