Commissioner Arrington to Host 2022 Black History Film Festival

Event features student essay and film competitions.

ATLANTA – Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr., in conjunction with Fulton Films, Friends of Wolf Creek, and the Urban Film Review, will host the 2022 Black History Film Festival to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

"This my 12th year hosting this film festival that highlights the unsung heroes of Black history and progress in America,” said Arrington. “This festival is important because it recognizes past and present achievements on both big and small screens as well as encourages future generations to make their marks in film.”

Although the events are free, guests are strongly encouraged to RSVP for their choice of screenings. All screenings will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Film Screenings: “Finding Oprah’s Roots: Finding Your Own” & “More Than A Month”

Metropolitan Library

1332 Metropolitan Hwy

Atlanta, Ga. 30310

Please RSVP @ www.BHFF2022SE.eventbrite.com

Film Screenings: “Slavery By Another Name” & “Dark Girls”

Wolf Creek Library

3100 Enon Road

Atlanta, Ga. 30349

Please RSVP @ www.BHFF2022SW.eventbrite.com

Film Screenings: “Black Power Mixtape” & “We the People: From Crispus Atticus to Barack Obama”

ArtsXChange

2148 Newnan Street

East Point, Ga. 30344

Please RSVP @ www.BHFF2022EP.eventbrite.com

In addition to the screening of these beautifully produced films, Commissioner Arrington and his partners are also hosting the My Unsung Hero Student Essay & Film Competition. Fulton County students are invited to submit either a 1,500-word essay or 10-minute short film highlighting an African American who has made a significant contribution to black progress and American History. Entries may not include commonly known historic icons such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm, Rosa Parks and others.

All submissions should be sent to Marvin.Arrington@fultoncountyga.gov by February 18, 2022.

Only one entry per student. Do not submit both an essay and film. Winners will be announced in both the film and essay categories during the 2022 Black History Film Festival Opening Reception on February 25, 2022 at Wolf Creek Library.

Those seeking more information on this event can reach the office of District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. at www.FultonCommission5.com. The event can be shared on social media via the hashtag #2022BHFF.

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