Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 1:00pm

Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive, South West

The Sixth Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival will include 40 films. Among these 40, 18 films have been nominated for awards in these four categories—Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Narrative Short, and Student Film.

This year's festival promises a powerful fusion of storytelling and advocacy, showcasing films from Australia, Canada, Germany, Taiwan, and the United States. These selections tackle critical issues in society, including topics such as political unrest, education, refugee resettlement, social justice, homelessness, the impacts of war, racism, and mental health. -

"The selection process was incredibly competitive", said Kara Walker, executive director of the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival."The festival emphasizes the importance of education and activism. Through the powerful lens of cinema, attendees are encouraged to advocate for social change in their respective communities."

Schedule of Events:

1:00PM - Seize the Summit
3:00PM - The Fight for Black Lives    
6:00PM -  Producers Fireside Chat
7:00PM - Nominated Narrative Short Screening Block

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