African American Women In Cinema

African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) is pleased to announce a special screening of the powerful and inspiring feature film, American Warrior. The screening will take place on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Comedy In Harlem, located at 750A St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10031.

American Warrior tells the story of an Indian-American immigrant and amateur MMA fighter who, fresh out of jail, is struggling to rebuild his life. During an unexpected encounter at a convenience store, he intervenes in an attempted robbery and is suddenly thrust into the limelight as a local hero. Entered into a local MMA tournament, he must confront his past, dig deep within himself, and fight for redemption in order to move forward and become a better man.

The film stars Danny Trejo, Veronica Falcón, Vishy Ayyar, Taylor Treadwell, and Omi Vaidya. 

Admission is $15.00, and there is an $18.00 food and drink minimum at the venue.

Question and Answer segment with Stars Vishy Ayyar, Calvin Peters,  Dana Schaeffer and Jaspal Binning. 

This is a unique and moving cinematic experience you won’t want to miss. For tickets, click on the link below.

Purchase your ticket today!