The March On! Festival

Washington, United States
Tier CTrusted
57
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The March On! Festival, formerly the March on Washington Film Festival, is an annual Washington, D.C. civil rights legacy festival founded in 2013 to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.[2][9] It is notable for using film, music, scholarship, and other arts to spotlight untold civil rights stories and inspire activism, and it has been described as the nation’s longest-running civil rights film festival.[1][4][5]

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+22 pts)

  • 10 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

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Positive Signals

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  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2016

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Legitimacy Score57/100
TierTier C
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