Maupintown Film Festival
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The Maupintown Film Festival is an annual Charlottesville festival founded in 2014 by filmmaker Lorenzo Dickerson and held at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. It is notable for centering African American history and culture, especially Black resistance, identity, and overlooked local and national stories, and it also serves as a community forum with filmmaker discussions and expert talks. In the regional festival circuit, it is significant as a specialized platform for independent Black filmmakers and documentary storytelling rather than a large general-audience showcase.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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