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 Panel: 50 Years of Black Film
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Join us for a panel discussion that explores the evolution of Black cinema over the past five decades. Delve into the milestones, influential films, and pivotal moments that have helped shape the landscape of film. Free, registration required.
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NBFF Panel: Where Creativity Meets Commerce: Small Businesses Working with Film & TV
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Discover the wealth of opportunities in New Jersey's film and TV industry and explore the resources and incentives from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). Hear from local business owners who have already benefited. Complimentary food from Cornbread will...
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Newark Black Film: Shorts Block
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Join us for curated selection of short films: To the Girl that Looks Like Me directed by Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah, Harlem Fragments directed by Cameron Tyler Carr, City of Dreamz directed by Imani Celeste, Love Taps directed by Derrick Woodyard and...
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Newark Black Film Festival: Seeking Mavis Beacon
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Join us for our final screening at the 50th Newark Black Festival, of Seeking Mavis Beacon directed by Jazmin Renée Jones.
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NBFF Opening Night Reception and Film: Sing Sing
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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.
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