The 28th Pan African Film Festival will open with “HERO: Inspired by the Extraordinary Revolutionary Life and Times of Diplomat and Judge Ulric Cross.”
Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF)
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF)
SINCE: 1992
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Since 1992, The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) has become the international beacon for the Diaspora arts community.
As the largest Black History Month events in the U.S., every year filmmakers, fine artists, and unique craftspeople from over 40 countries and 6 continents converge upon Los Angeles to showcase their pivotal work. PAFF has become a global celebration of Pan African cultures.
Annually, PAFF continues to showcase over 190 new high-quality Black films from the U.S., Africa, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, the South Pacific, Canada, and increasingly, Asia.
Aretha Franklin’s AMAZING GRACE to Open 2019 Pan African Film & Arts Festival
Aretha Franklin’s spine-tingling and uplifting Amazing Grace, a rare gem in the crown of the late musical genius, will open open this year’s 27th Pan African Film & Arts Festival.
Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces 2018 Winners + Reveals 2019 Dates
After 12 full days of showcasing an impressive slate of 173 films, the 26th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) announced the winners of its 2018 season.
2018 Pan African Film & Arts Festival Reveals Highlights, Opens with “Love Jacked”
The 26th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) will take place Thursday, February 8 through Monday, February 19, 2018. The festival will open with Love Jacked directed by Alfons Adetuyi, and close with Traffik directed by Deon Taylor, starring Paula Patton, Omar Epps and Laz Alonso.
Documentary GINA’S JOURNEY: THE SEARCH FOR WILLIAM GRIMES to World Premiere At Pan African Film Festival | TRAILER
Gina’s Journey: The Search for William Grimes, narrated by Keith David, follows the quest of one woman, Regina Mason, in tracing the steps of her ancestor, who traveled along the Underground Railroad to freedom
Black Panthers Film to Open Pan African Film Festival
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
Director Stanley Nelson’s The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution is the Opening Night film of the 23rd Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF)