Black August Film Festival
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The Black August Film Festival is an annual Pasadena festival presented by the Pasadena African American Film Foundation that centers films about Black liberation, resistance, and social justice. It is notable for its politically focused programming, which grew out of the Black August commemoration and has become a platform for emerging and established Black filmmakers to present work on oppression, incarceration, policing, housing, and community struggle. [1][4][5][8]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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