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CR8:BLK Black Women Cinema Week
Washington, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Washington, United States
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
CR8:BLK Black Women Cinema Week is a Black-women-centered film festival program in Washington, D.C., organized by CR8:BLK, a nonprofit founded by filmmaker Rebekah Ofori. It is notable for amplifying Black women artists in cinema through screenings, workshops, panels, and networking events, and for pairing contemporary work with historical context around Black women behind the camera. The festival primarily showcases short films and related moving-image work by Black women directors and filmmakers, making it an important niche event in the broader film festival circuit for visibility and community-building.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score23/100
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