The 24th annual MV African American Film Festival continued this week drawing large crowds with a wide range of features, short films and discussions.

The festival goes on until Saturday night when it culminates with a back-to-back showing of Lanterns followed by Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World) and a conversation with Questlove. Check out the MVAAFF.com for the full itinerary.

One Woman One Bra screening. – Ray Ewing
Screenings, discussions and a wide range of other events are taking place through Sunday as many guests and visitors come to the Island to experience this growing festival. – Ray Ewing
The annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is underway this weekend at the MV Performing Arts Center. – Ray Ewing
Visitors line up to see the next screening. – Ray Ewing
Food and drink is enjoyed outside the festival. – Ray Ewing
The Roxies pose at the photo wall. – Ray Ewing
[l-r] Blen Girum, Yelena Jeune and Meron Hailekiros. – Ray Ewing
Robin Cloud (director, About Face) and Vincho Nchogu (director, One Woman, One Bra). – Ray Ewing
Robin Cloud before the screening of About Face. – Ray Ewing
PVAMU alums pose before a film. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Lunch time at the festival. – Ray Ewing
Isaac Dankyi and Courtnee Dankyi. – Ray Ewing
Jada Jones and Neysa Gant. – Ray Ewing
Discussion panel on maternal health. – Ray Ewing
Directors of a slate of short films. – Ray Ewing
Sharona D’Ornellas. – Ray Ewing
Short film directors take questions from the audience. – Ray Ewing
Audiences are enjoying a celebration of African American film. – Ray Ewing

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