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Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival

Atlanta, United States · Est. 2020 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven

Tier CUnder Review
Atlanta, United States
44
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  • 1 documented risk signal
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Overview

The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival is an annual Atlanta festival founded by Morehouse College to spotlight films tied to human rights, social justice, and global issues. It is notable for combining screenings with panels, workshops, and post-screening conversations that connect filmmakers, activists, and audiences, and for showcasing work from around the world that engages urgent social themes. Its place in the festival circuit comes from its role as a dedicated platform for socially engaged cinema, including documentaries, narrative shorts, documentary features, and student films.

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Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 6 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-18 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • Description contradicts structured venue/screening data

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival

Festival Details

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Location context
Atlanta, United States

Founded

2020

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Avg. rating

3.9/ 5

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Legitimacy Score44/100
TierTier C
FilmFreeway3.9★ · 23

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