by Joshua Wright • Jul 20, 2026
The Harlem-based African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) returns to Washington, D.C. for its 19th edition from August 14–16, 2026. Held at George Washington University, the festival presents award-winning fiction and documentary films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America that explore human rights, democracy, colonial legacies, cultural identity, and contemporary social issues. Through stories spanning multiple continents, the festival explores how individuals and communities challenge oppression, preserve historical memory, and pursue justice and liberation.