JOHN SINGLETON’S BOYZ N THE HOOD<\/em>, ABFF INDEPENDENT<\/em>, HOSTED BY DAVID BANNER AND TASHA SMITH’S BOXED IN<\/em> SELECTED AS SPOTLIGHT SCREENINGS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Director Rick Famuyiwa’s DOPE<\/em>, will make its New York City premiere at the Festival<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n New York, New York (May 22, 2015)<\/em> – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced their highly anticipated roster of films that will screen at this year’s festival. More than 30 documentaries, web originals, short films and narrative features will showcase at the AMC Empire 25 in Times Square to a devoted, movie-going audience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Director Rick Famuyiwa’s DOPE<\/strong><\/em>, presented by the Motion Picture Association, will make its New York City debut at the festival, opening night, on Thursday, June 11th at 7:30 p.m at the SVA Theatre. Produced by the renowned Forest Whitaker<\/strong>, Nina Yang Bongiovi<\/strong>, Pharrell Williams<\/strong>, and Sean “P.Diddy” Combs<\/strong>, this coming of age comedy\/drama is one of the buzziest and most talked about film releases of the 2015 summer season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n This year’s Spotlight Screenings, include John Singleton’s Boyz N The Hood<\/em>, the Season 4 premiere of ABFF Independent<\/em>, with new host David Banner, Tasha Smith’s Boxed In<\/em>, as well as features from ABFF alumni Julius Onah<\/strong>, Roger Bobb<\/strong> and Datari Turner<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The 2015 ABFF selection of narratives, web shorts and documentaries in competition include expansive scope and diversity, which explore such topics as love, race, politics, relationships, crime and fame.<\/p>\r\n\r\n “This year’s films highlight the importance of giving a voice to diverse storytellers. From a documentary on American mountaineers to a narrative about Black models, our roster of films reflects the breadth of the Black experience. It is also always wonderful to see ABFF alum return to showcase their latest projects. We encourage everyone to come out and support the work of these talented filmmakers,” said Jeff Friday, ABFF CEO and Founder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The complete list of films selected for Spotlight, Narrative Features Competition, HBO\u00ae<\/sup> Short Film Competition, ABFF Web Originals, and the ABFF Documentary Competition is as follows:<\/p>\r\n\r\n OPENING NIGHT FILM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n DOPE<\/strong> Opening Night Screening<\/strong> SVA THEATRE 6\/11 7:30 PM<\/strong> SPOTLIGHT SCREENINGS 2015<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n ABFF INDEPENDENT – Season 4 Premiere<\/strong> ABFF Independent<\/em> is a showcase of popular and award-winning films from the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) hosted by hip-hop artist, record producer and actor David Banner<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n AMC Empire 25 6\/13 2:15 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n AN UNEXPECTED HISTORY: THE STORY OF HENNESSY AND AFRICAN AMERICANS<\/strong> An Unexpected History<\/em> celebrates Mo\u00ebt Hennessy’s hundred-year relationship with African American culture, as well as the role of African Americans in shaping the brand’s identity and success. The film recounts Hennessy’s historic role in bringing respect and opportunities to Black professionals and consumers, by focusing on the remarkable achievements of two of the brand’s most influential Black executives.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 6\/12 6:15 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n BOYZ N THE HOOD + Q&A with director John Singleton<\/strong> to follow John Singleton’s classic saga tells the story of a group of childhood friends growing up in a Los Angeles ghetto.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 6\/14 2:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n BOXED IN<\/strong> + Q&A with actress and director Tasha Smith<\/strong> to follow A Black man in NYC struggles with bipolar disorder, while his girlfriend and mother learn to deal with the pain of his manic episodes and struggle for mental survival.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 6\/13 6:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n RUNAWAY ISLAND<\/strong> + Q&A with the director and cast to follow A pastor, an aging widow, and a socialite with cold feet visit a luxurious Gullah Sea Island resort to be rejuvenated by its holistic setting.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 6\/12 3:20 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n NARRATIVE FEATURES<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n fRENCH DIRTy<\/strong> After committing the carnal sin of sleeping with his best friend’s girlfriend, Vincent must deal with the consequences of his betrayal and hope that his bond with his brother-from-another-mother can withstand the blow<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SUN 6\/14 11:20 AM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY 2 ** FEATURED ALUMNI SCREENING<\/strong> Four girlfriends travel to Puerto Rico for a destination wedding and chaos ensues when the low-key wedding turns into a disaster.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SUN 6\/14 5:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n JOHN OF GOD THE MOVIE<\/strong> John of God is the world’s greatest musician…in his own mind.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SAT 6\/13 11:20 AM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n KNUCKLEHEAD<\/strong> Convinced prescription drugs will fix his mind, a mentally disabled man leaves Brooklyn for the first time to find the one doctor who he believes can cure him.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI 6\/12 6:50 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n LAST NIGHT<\/strong> A woman’s last night alone before settling down is sidetracked by a chance meeting with an attractive stranger.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI 6\/12 12:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n SUPERMODEL *** FEATURED ALUMNI SCREENING<\/strong> A young girl from the Brooklyn housing projects goes from the subway to the runway, becoming one of the most sought after models in the fashion industry. But in the high stakes world of fashion and beauty, things aren’t always as pretty and glamorous as they seem.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SUN 6\/14 2:45 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n THE GIRL IS IN TROUBLE *** FEATURED ALUMNI SCREENING<\/strong> A Lower East Side bartender becomes entangled in a murder mystery involving a desperate woman, a missing drug dealer and the scion of a powerful investment firm.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SUN 6\/14 8:45 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n THE NIGHT BEFORE<\/strong> A “ladies man” must face his own fear of commitment while hosting his best friend’s bachelor party.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SUN 6\/14 12:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n THE SIN SEER<\/strong> A woman becomes trapped in a murderous web deception and uses her gift of discernment to discover the truth.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SAT 6\/13 2:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n WHAT LOVE WILL MAKE YOU DO<\/strong> An attorney from a prestigious law firm falls in love with a beautiful woman of his dreams, but later discovers her father is seeking revenge against him over a court case gone terribly wrong.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SAT 6\/13 11:25 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n HBO\u00ae<\/sup> SHORT FILM COMPETITION<\/strong> BLACK CARD<\/strong> In a culture requiring an ID card and commitment to the code, an African American couple is about to find out just how far the boundaries can be pushed….<\/p>\r\n\r\n CHAINING DAY<\/strong> A young boy commits an accidental murder, which causes a stir in the community and forces him to choose between his loyalty to the gang he belongs to OR saving what’s left of his innocence by turning himself into the police.<\/p>\r\n\r\n FIRST DATE, LAST DATE<\/strong> Soul mates Sara and Michael carry on their first date as the world comes to an end.<\/p>\r\n\r\n JOY<\/strong> A Nigerian middle-aged woman living in America struggles to convince her traditionalist husband not to circumcise their ten-year-old daughter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n STANHOPE<\/strong> Stanhope is a drama about a teenage inner-city kid from Brooklyn who gets caught up in a web of violence as a paid assassin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n ABFF WEB ORIGINALS – GROUP 1<\/strong> #JOSH<\/strong> A naive, chaste acting student (Josh) seeks guidance from his immoral problematic roommate in hopes to become a leading man.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI, 6\/12 9:25 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n ACKEE & SALTFISH<\/strong> Everyday moments are never mundane with these two hilarious best friends in Ackee & Saltfish<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI, 6\/12 9:25 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n ESCORTS<\/strong> Pragmatic hipster Jay Miller’s successful small business of selling sex to his collegiate peers becomes infinitely more difficult when one of his employees dies while “working.”<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI, 6\/12 9:25 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n ALL ABOUT THE MCKENZIES<\/strong> All about comedy, all about drama, it’s All About The McKenzies<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI, 6\/12 9:25 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n BLACK ACTRESS SERIES – SEASON TWO<\/strong> The life of an actress who wants to be more than just Black.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI, 6\/12 9:25 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n ABFF WEB ORIGINALS – GROUP II<\/strong> DOWNTOWN GIRLS<\/strong> To raise money to launch their own business, four girls turn their Lower East Side apartment into a lucrative nightclub.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SAT, 6\/13 5:15 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n DOCKET 32357<\/strong> A successful businesswoman and a grieving housewife struggle to overcome loneliness in the face of a shared tragedy.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SAT, 6\/13 5:15 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Q’S ONE NIGHT STANDS<\/strong> A comedy about a guy so fed up with traditional dating he commits to having only one-night stands.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SAT, 6\/13 5:15 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF DARRELL<\/strong> The spectacularly mundane adventures of an incredible average Joe in small town Wakooki, Arizona.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SAT, 6\/13 5:15 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n AMERICAN KOKO<\/strong> Employees of the “Everyone’s a Little Racist (EAR) Agency” do their best to tackle every race problem that comes through their door, but for lead agent Akosua Miller, the biggest case of all may be her own…<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 SAT, 6\/13 5:15 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n ABFF DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION<\/strong> The following films compete for the Best Documentary award. One winner will be announced during the \u201cBest of the ABFF\u201d awards ceremony, Sunday, June 14.<\/p>\r\n\r\n ALTHEA<\/strong> Althea Gibson, a truant from the rough streets of Harlem, emerged as a most unlikely queen of the highly segregated tennis world of the 1950s.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI 6\/12 1:35 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n AN AMERICAN ASCENT<\/strong> An American Ascent<\/em> documents the first African American expedition to tackle North America’s highest mountain, Denali, while shedding light on the complex relationship many African Americans have with the outdoors.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI 6\/12 11:15 AM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n NAT KING COLE – AFRAID OF THE DARK<\/strong> A poignant authorized feature documentary on the life and legacy of Nat King Cole.<\/p>\r\n AMC EMPIRE 25 FRI 6\/12 8:35 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n The ABFF is a four-day event dedicated to showcasing quality films by and about people of African descent. Committed to the belief that Black content creators and artists deserve the same opportunities as their mainstream counterparts, Jeff Friday conceived the festival in 1997 as a vehicle to promote diversity in the film and television industry. Today it is widely recognized as an important pipeline bringing new Black talent to prominence both in front of and behind the camera, and is regarded as one of the leading film festivals in the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Sponsors of the 2015 American Black Film Festival to date are HBO\u00ae<\/sup> (Presenting & Founding); Walmart, TV One and Cadillac (Presenting); Comcast NBCUniversal and Prudential Financial Services (Premier); AMC Theatres, American Airlines, McDonald’s and TNT (Signature); Macy’s (Official); ASPIRE, Motion Picture Association of America and UPtv (Supporting); RLJ Entertainment, SAGIndie and Walter Kaitz Foundation (Industry Partners); UPTOWN Magazine, EBONY and The YBF (Media!Partners); NYCgo.com, New\r\nYork Urban League Young Professionals, Madiba Harlem, MoMA and The JDot. Agency (Promotional Partners).<\/p>\r\n\r\n About ABFF:<\/strong> ABFF Founder Jeff Friday conceived the idea for the festival in 1997 as a vehicle to promote diversity in the motion picture industry. Today, the festival is widely recognized for showcasing established and new Black talent, both in front of and behind the camera, and is regarded as one of the leading film festivals in the world. The ABFF is produced by Film Life Inc. and BLACK ENTERPRISE<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n For film screening tickets, purchase here: https:\/\/www.amctheatres.com\/movietheatres\/new-york-city\/amc-empire-25<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n For additional information about the festival, visit www.ABFF.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Follow ABFF on our social media platforms:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Twitter: http:\/\/twitter.com\/abff<\/a> CONTACT: HUFF Events & PR<\/strong>
\r\n2014 USA 115 MIN HD NY Premiere
\r\nSponsored by the Motion Picture Association of America
\r\nCourtesy of Open Road Films
\r\nDirected by: Rick Famuyiwa
\r\nWritten by: Rick Famuyiwa
\r\nProduced by: Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi
\r\nExecutive Producers: Pharrell Williams, Michael Y. Chow, Rick Famuyiwa, David Lonner
\r\nCo-Exec. Prod: Sean \u201cP. Diddy\u201d Combs. Co-Prods: Mimi Valdes, Caron Veazys
\r\nCast: Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Blake Anderson, Zo\u00eb
\r\nKravitz, A$AP Rocky, Chanel Iman, Quincy Brown<\/p>\r\n
\r\nEncore Screening<\/strong> AMC EMPIRE 25 6\/14 5:35 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\n2015 USA 35 MIN World Premiere
\r\nCourtesy of ASPIRE<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015 USA 49 MIN HD World Premiere
\r\nCourtesy of Hennessy
\r\nDirected by: Llewellyn Smith
\r\nProduced by: Llewellyn Smith, Annie Stopford
\r\nFeaturing: Jason P. Chambers, PhD, Herbert P. Douglas Jr., Noel Hankin, Rhonda McDonald, Rodney Williams<\/p>\r\n
\r\n1991 USA 108 MIN 35 mm
\r\nCourtesy of Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
\r\nDirected by: John SingletonWritten by: John Singleton
\r\nProduced by: Steve Nicolaides
\r\nCast: Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Angela Bassett, Regina King<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2014 USA 30 MIN HD World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Tasha Smith
\r\nWritten by: Tasha Smith
\r\nProduced by: Tasha Smith, Kim Ogletree
\r\nCast: Walter Fauntleroy, Antonique Smith, Tyra Ferrell<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015 USA 85 MIN Estimated HD World Premiere
\r\nCourtesy of TV One
\r\nDirected by: Dianne Houston
\r\nWritten by: Christopher Brandt
\r\nProduced by: Gingi Rochelle & Allison Wilmarth
\r\nCast: Lorraine Toussaint (Orange Is the New Black<\/em>), Thomas Q. Jones (Being Mary Jane<\/em>), Aisha Hinds (Star Trek Into Darkness<\/em>), Leon Thomas (Victorious<\/em>), A. Russell Andrews (Grey’s Anatomy, House of Payne<\/em>), Erica Tazel (Justified<\/em>), Melanie Liburd (CSI, Stalker<\/em>).<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/72min\/HD\/NY Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Wade Allain-Marcus, Jesse Allain-Marcus
\r\nWritten by: Peter K. Hagen, Wade Allain-Marcus
\r\nProduced by: Jason Wolf, Mel Jones
\r\nCast: Wade Allain-Marcus, Melina Lizette, Arjun Gupta<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/84min\/HD\/World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Roger M. Bobb
\r\nWritten by: Cas Sigers-Beedles
\r\nProduced by: Roger M. Bobb, Angi Bones, Cas Sigers, Terri J. Vaughn
\r\nCast: Garcelle Beauvais, Terri J. Vaughn, Essence Atkins, Malinda Williams, Stephen Bishop, Khalil Kane<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2014\/ Democratic Republic of Congo\/86min\/HD\/North America Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Sel\u00e9 M’Poko
\r\nWritten by: Sel\u00e9 M’Poko
\r\nProduced by: Sel\u00e9 M’Poko, Alessia Michielan, Jo D. Jonz, Woody T. Richman, Pamela Lubell
\r\nCast: Jo D. Jonz, Jean Shaka Tshipamba, Mo\u00efse Ilunga<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/81min\/HD
\r\nDirected by: Ben Bowman
\r\nWritten by: Bryan Abrams, Ben Bowman
\r\nProduced by: Gbenga Akinnagbe, Ben Bowman
\r\nExecutive Producers: Jonathan Gray, Debra Azemar
\r\nCast: Gbenga Akinnagbe, Alfre Woodard, Amari Cheatom, Justin Myrick, Nikiya Mathis, Carla Duren<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2014\/USA\/93min\/HD\/NY Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Harold Jackson III
\r\nWritten by: Harold Jackson III
\r\nProduced by: Harold Jackson III, Hope Taylor, Prince Levy Jr., Latecia Durham
\r\nCast: Judi Blair, Danny Gavigan, Benton Greene, Nedra McClyde, Nikkole Salter<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/95min\/HD\/World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Shawn Baker
\r\nWritten by: Shawn Baker, Datari Turner
\r\nProduced by: Datari Turner
\r\nCast: Tyson Beckford, Sessilee Lopez, Datari Turner, Roger Guenveur Smith, Fat Joe, Toccara Jones, Angela Simmons, Marc John Jefferies, Tatyana Ali, Nichole Galicia, Melissa De Sousa, Don Benjamin, Cassandra Freeman, Tobias Truvillion, Julito McCullum, Adam Senn<\/p>\r\n
\r\nDirected by: Julius Onah
\r\nWritten by: Mayuran Tiruchelvam, Julius Onah
\r\nProduced by: Dana Offenbach, Ryan Silbert, Robert Profusek, Jen Gatien
\r\nCast: Columbus Short, Wilmer Valderrama, Alicja Bachelda, Jesse Spencer<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/86min\/HD\/World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Kenny Young
\r\nWritten by: Kenny Young
\r\nProduced by: Phil James, Lisa D. Washington, Kim Hardin
\r\nExecutive Producers: Angela White, Felicia James
\r\nCast: Colin Egglesfield, David Faustino, Fred Willard, Anna Hutchinson, Brian White, Gary Owen<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/119min\/HD\/World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Paul D. Hannah
\r\nWritten by: Paul D. Hannah
\r\nProduced by: Paul D. Hannah, Angela White, Isaiah Washington
\r\nCast: Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Isaiah Washington, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, C. Thomas Howell, Michael Ironside, Richard Brooks<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/95min\/HD\/World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Lisa Haynes
\r\nWritten by: Lisa Haynes
\r\nProduced by: Lisa Haynes, Andre Congo, Justin Bones, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Brad James, Ty Johnston, Victoria Rowell
\r\nCast: Darrin Dewitt Henson, Judi Blair, Victoria Rowell, Darryl Booker, Sir Brodie, Carl Anthony Payne II, Brad James<\/p>\r\n
\r\nSaturday, June 13, 8:45 pm AMC EMPIRE 25<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/14min\/HD\/New York Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Pete Chatmon
\r\nWritten by: Tony Patrick
\r\nProduced by: Christina DeHaven, Tony Patrick, Dorian Missick, Dylan Verrechia, ELEW
\r\nExecutive Producer: Pete Chatmon
\r\nCast: Dorian Missick, Simone Missick, Hisham Tawfiq, Stephen Hill, Erika Myers, Malikha Mallette, April Matthis, Valence Thomas<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2014\/USA\/11min\/HD\/New York Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Dominic Haxton
\r\nWritten by: Chris Bailey
\r\nProduced by: Chris Bailey
\r\nCast: Dusan Brown, Shawn Kenneth<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/7min\/HD\/World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Derege Harding
\r\nWritten by: E.V. Anderson
\r\nProduced by: Derege Harding
\r\nCast: Andrea Bordeaux, Daniel Hall<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/15min\/HD\/World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Solomon Onita Jr.
\r\nWritten by: Solomon Onita Jr.
\r\nProduced by: Elsie Dortelus, Terrence J. Grant, Solomon Onita Jr.
\r\nCast: Sope Aluko, Bayo Akinfemi, Hannah Tarver, Georgina E. Okon, Brooke-Mona\u00e9 Westbrook<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015\/USA\/18min\/HD\/World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Solvan Naim
\r\nWritten by: Solvan Naim
\r\nProduced by: Solvan Naim, Akshay Bhansali
\r\nCast: Malik Lockett, Johnnie Mae, Rob Morgan, Nedra McClyde, Simeon Buresch<\/p>\r\n
\r\nFriday, June 12, 9:25 pm AMC EMPIRE 25<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\n2014 USA 15:35 MIN HD World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Edson Jean, Nick Katz
\r\nWritten by: Episode-1 Joshua Jean-Baptiste; Episode-2 Mimi Davila, Marckenson Charles, Maria Corina Ramirez; Episode-3 Joshua Jean-Baptiste, Mimi Davila, Maria Corina Ramirez
\r\nProduced by: Edson Jean, Nick Katz, Barry Katz
\r\nCast: Joshua Jean Baptiste, Edson Jean, Shira Abergel, Marckenson Charles<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015 UNITED KINGDOM 16:21 MIN HD
\r\nDirected by: Cecile Emeke
\r\nWritten by: Cecile Emeke
\r\nProduced by: Cecile Emeke, Abraham Popoola
\r\nCast: Michelle Tiwo, Vanessa Babirye<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015 USA 21:37 MIN HD New York Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Dave Patten
\r\nWritten by: Dave Patten, Josh West.
\r\nProduced by: Dave Patten, Alexx Ray, Chris Bauer
\r\nExecutive Producer: David Ricks
\r\nCast: Dave Patten, David Ricks, Alexx Ray, Richard Amezcua<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2014 UNITED KINGDOM 20:51 MIN HD World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Samuell Benta
\r\nWritten by: Samuell Benta
\r\nProduced by: Samuell Benta
\r\nCast: Samuell Benta, Jason Pennycooke, Ria Horsford, Frankie Clarence, Destinee Tombling, Sheldon Nicolls, Fenella James<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015 USA 23:34 MIN HD New York Premiere
\r\nDirected by: William Alexander Runnels
\r\nWritten by: Episode 1-Andrea Lewis; Episode 2-Andrea Lewis, Austin Hall; Episode 3 – Andrea Lewis
\r\nProduced by: Andrea Lewis, Brian Walker, Tatyana Ali, Essence Atkins, Brad Kaaya, Carol Desousa
\r\nCast: Andrea Lewis, Allison Edwards-Crewe, Rob Vincent<\/p>\r\n
\r\nSaturday, June 13, 5:15 pm AMC EMPIRE 25<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\n2014 USA 17:35 MIN HD New York Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Emebeit Beyene & Chandra Russell
\r\nWritten by: Jessica Lamour
\r\nProduced by: Jacques Lamour, Emebeit Beyene, Crystal Boyd, Chandra Russell
\r\nCast: Emebeit Beyene, Crystal Boyd, Chivonne Michelle, Chandra Russell<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2014 USA 24:11 MIN HD World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Randy Wilkins
\r\nWritten by: Eljon Wardally
\r\nProduced by: Jessica Karen Brown, Juan Caceres
\r\nCast: Tara Gadomski, Ashley Denise Robinson<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2014 USA 17 MIN HD World Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Terrence L. Moore
\r\nWritten by: Terrence L. Moore
\r\nProduced by: Michael Galvan
\r\nExecutive Producers: Terrence L. Moore, Jenny Cadenillas, Uana Coccoloni
\r\nCast: Kee Seymore, Susana Victoria Perez, Joshua Windley, Kajuana Shuford, Dominic Marcus, Gayle Samuels<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015 USA 14:31 MIN HD New York Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Darrell Lake
\r\nWritten by: Darrell Lake
\r\nProduced by: Darrell Lake
\r\nCast: Darrell Lake, Tru Collins, Joy Regullano, Larry Karman, Justin Bryant Rapp, Pete George<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015 USA 24 MIN HD New York Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Diarra Kilpatrick & Miles Orion Feld
\r\nWritten by: Diarra Kilpatrick
\r\nProduced by: Anna Micayla Feld
\r\nCast: Diarra Kilpatrick, Terrence Colby Clemons, Miles Orion Feld, Elaine Kao, Cedric Sanders<\/p>\r\n
\r\nFriday, June 12 AMC EMPIRE 25
\r\nTimes vary. See listing below each film.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\n2014 USA 77 MIN HD
\r\nDirected by: Rex Miller
\r\nProduced by: Nancy Buirski, Elisabeth Haviland James, Rex Miller
\r\nExecutive Producers: John Amos, Billie Jean King, William Ackman
\r\nPrincipal Subject(s): Billie Jean King, Nick Bollettieri, David Dinkins, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2015 USA 64 MIN HD New York Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Andy Adkins, George Potter
\r\nWritten by: Andy Adkins, James Mills
\r\nProduced by: George Potter, Andy Adkins
\r\nPrincipal Subject(s): Stephen Shobe, Erica Wynn, Tyrhee Moore, Scott Briscoe, Billy Long, Rosemary Saal, Ryan Mitchell, Stephen DeBerry, Adina Scott, James Kagambi, Robby Rechord, Madhu Chikkaraju, Aaron Devine, Jon Krakauer, Conrad Anker<\/p>\r\n
\r\n2014 UNITED KINGDOM 94 MIN HD New York Premiere
\r\nDirected by: Jon Brewer
\r\nProduced by: Jon Brewer
\r\nPrincipal Subject(s): Maria Cole, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Mathis and more…<\/p>\r\n
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is a four-day event dedicated to showcasing quality film and television content by and about people of African descent. Annually held during the month of June, the ABFF is committed to the belief that Black artists and content creators deserve the same opportunities as their mainstream counterparts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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