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The Oscar Micheaux Black Film Festival is a Chattanooga festival within the Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas that honors Oscar Micheaux, a pioneering Black filmmaker and one of the first major Black directors. It showcases independent Black cinema, especially films that address social issues, portray complex Black characters, and promote authentic Black storytelling, making it a meaningful platform for Black filmmakers in the city’s Juneteenth programming and the broader Black arts festival circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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