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Thorndale, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The United We Heal Film Festival is a social justice short-film festival founded by filmmaker Ebony Roberts and held in Philadelphia, not Thorndale. It is notable for centering Black and Brown filmmakers and for using cinema to address racism, oppression, healing, and community dialogue through screenings, panels, and Q&As. Its programming emphasizes short films and has included documentary, narrative, animation, and experimental work, making it a focused platform for marginalized voices rather than a large general-market festival.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2022
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