The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and the American Cinematheque have joined forces to create a special program to screen and celebrate African American film. Through its partnership with American Cinematheque, AAFCA will curate an ongoing film series showcasing a wide range of Black films, some of which have not been on screen in decades, and conversations with a prolific list of Black filmmakers exploring the cultural significance and important themes of the work.
The series will launch on April 29th with a special event celebrating the career of Carl Franklin at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica. His explosive debut feature, "One False Move," along with his bold big screen adaptation of the Walter Mosley novel, "Devil in a Blue Dress" will be screened in 35mm with Franklin present for a Q&A to discuss both works as well as his career overall. AAFCA and the Cinematheque will announce other special programs throughout the year that feature some of THE PIONEERS who have pushed and continue to push Black film and filmmakers forward, as well as contemporary filmmakers who continue to build on that legacy. "It is a privilege to partner with American Cinematheque to provide Southern California cinephiles with quality programming that spans the full spectrum of the Black filmmaking experience," said AAFCA co-founder and president Gil Robertson. "All of the programming will challenge stereotypes and shatter myths about the Black film experience, leaving no doubts regarding the vast contributions Black filmmakers have made to the overall history of the moving picture."Videos