The annual Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival runs from Friday, August 4 to Saturday, August 12 and features 65 films selected from over 800 submissions.
The annual Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival runs from Friday, August 4 to Saturday, August 12 and features 65 films selected from over 800 submissions.
The opening night of the week-long Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival included a powerful film screening - and a surprise visit from Barack and Michelle Obama.
Barack and Michelle Obama were on stage for a surprise appearance at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival to discuss Descendant, the festival's opening night film, which the former first couple helped produce.
In the 20 years since it began, the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival has grown into an August institution, regularly filling the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center.
After pivoting online last summer, the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is scheduled to return to the Island August 6 through August 14, along with online events in February and March.
The 18th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival will not take place on the Island this year.
