Fulton County, Georgia – District 5 Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. is getting ready to launch the 2026 Black History Film Festival with a night of storytelling, recognition, and community gathering.
The event starts on Friday, February 27, with an Opening Reception at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center in Atlanta from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Acclaimed actor Lamman Rucker will be back as the guest emcee for the reception. This is part of a relationship that has become a regular component of the festival’s debut.
Before the first screenings start, Commissioner Arrington is slated to give out scholarships. This will put a lot of focus on education and opportunity right away, along with celebrating Black history and culture.
Attendees who register for the opening night will be able to view a series of films shown throughout the evening. Screenings are set to start at 7 p.m. and continue in close succession, featuring titles such as “Joe Barry Carroll,” “Just and Perfect,” “Through The Years,” “Rise of Legion,” and “Moment in Time.” Complimentary parking and refreshments will be available at the venue, located at 3600 Aviation Circle NW.
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The festival continues the following day, Saturday, February 28, at the Fulton County South Annex in South Fulton. Although admission is free, seating is limited and advance registration is required.
Films will be shown from late morning through the afternoon, including “The Spirit We Move With,” “Justice and Reconciliation,” “This Is Not an Elective,” “Strut the Yard: The Documentary,” “A New Day Begun: The Black National Anthem,” “Through The Years,” “I Was the Weirdo,” “The Great Organizer: Ella Baker,” and “Prophet: The Story of Nat Turner.”
Community members seeking additional details can contact the District 5 Commissioner’s office, and organizers encourage the public to share the event using the hashtag #2026BHFF.
To RSVP for the Opening Reception, all guests must visit tinyurl.com/2026bhff.
