Rehoboth Beach African American Film Festival

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society in partnership with The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice is proud to present the third annual Rehoboth Beach African-American Film Festival. The mission of this event is to deepen awareness of African-American cultures and experiences, and to explore community differences and commonalities through the art of film. Four films will be presented over President’s Day weekend (Fri, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 16). These films will celebrate the trailblazing work of black artists in shaping American culture, while taking an unflinching look at the indignities and roadblocks designed to silence their voices. It will expose the violence still perpetuated against black communities and show a hopeful way forward through justice and reconciliation. From the lecture halls of academia - where the still-powerful voices of James Baldwin and Zora Neale Hurston ring out ‑‑ to the sunny shores of Mexico; from a small southern town to ballet stages across the country; viewers will have the rare opportunity to experience worlds and viewpoints not often shown on screen. Recognizing that these films are thought-provoking, an audience discussion will be led by members of the festival’s volunteer planning committee after each screening. We hope that you will stay, listen and/or share your thoughts.