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A visual from Revival! The visual looks like a still from an old black-and-white movie. It shows a crowd of people dressed formally, their faces are blurred.
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BlackStar Presents Revival!, a Series of Virtual Celebrations for Collective Joy and Resilience

BlackStar Film Festival is proud to present Revival! an audio-visual meditation, a three-week series of live-streamed virtual dance parties and live performances that …

"Black Lives Matter" written out in chalk on a sidewalk in Philadelphia, above the phrase are the names of Black individuals who have been killed by the police.
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In Defense of Black Life: Ways to Get Involved and Take Care of Yourself

Following the lead of The Movement for Black Lives and local Black organizations on the ground across the country, we’re …

A still from A Love Song for Latasha shows two young girls sitting on the steps of a house in Los Angeles.
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BlackStar Hosts Exclusive Screenings of A LOVE SONG FOR LATASHA on Anniversary of L.A. Uprisings

BlackStar Film Festival and Sophia Nahli Allison announced today that they would be hosting three exclusive online screenings of Allison’s A …

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Relief Funds and Resources for Artists Amidst COVID-19

As filmmakers, artists, and media makers of color navigate the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we’re compiling emergency funds and other resources …

A group photo of BlackStar Project's staff. They are standing on a stage in front of a screen with the BlackStar graphic on it. The staff is smiling.
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Major New Grants and Full-Time Staff Announced

The BlackStar Film Festival is pleased to announce several new developments that highlight our growth as the world’s premier celebration …

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Watch: 9 Short Films to Watch With Kids

Looking for something to do with the kids while you’re stuck at home? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a list …