African American Women in Cinema

African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization who serves as a continuous support for the vibrant work of women filmmakers for the past twenty-seven years. AAWIC provides a platform to showcase aligning experienced and novice filmmakers, directors, producers, screenwriters and actors. Our mission is to expand, explore and create business opportunities for minority women filmmakers throughout the entertainment industry. It is the goal of AAWIC to give artistic women a path to fulfilling their dreams through showcasing their talents, exposure to peers’ interaction, and mentoring by established professionals.

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Holiday Celebration!

Join us for a complimentary Pre-Holiday Pop-Up hosted by the Abolition Commemoration Committee, featuring a special celebration by African American Women in Cinema honoring filmmakers whose works are now being distributed! Enjoy a screening of their film trailers followed by a live Q&A with the filmmakers. Admission is complimentary!

Pop-Up Event 10:00am-3:00pm

AAWIC Celebration 2:00pm

Featuring:

Love Always, Eartha
A young girl escapes a traumatic past and transforms into the legendary Eartha Kitt, rising to global stardom while still searching for the unconditional love she lost in childhood.

Freedom Day
A documentary following the founders of The Freedom Day Foundation as they lead their second Blackout March and reflect on their grassroots fight for racial and social equality.

Invade
Ultrasonic engineer Dr. Ramon Luna uncovers a dangerous link between government drilling tests in the Appalachian Mountains and mysterious earthquakes along the Northeast coast.

Who Told You Your Black Is Not Beautiful
A poetic and powerful exploration of colorism that uplifts the voices of Black women and examines the complex connection between beauty, identity, and skin tone.

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