A pre-history: The Black Perspectives program at the Chicago International Film Festival, celebrating its 28th year, honors decades of efforts by filmmakers and communities to highlight Black cinema. Festivals emerged to provide a platform, preserve archives, and nurture filmmakers in a landscape where mainstream industry often overlooked or suppressed their contributions. The importance of these festivals remains vital.
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2025 Black Perspectives | Chicago International Film Festival
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A pre-history: The Black Perspectives program at the Chicago International Film Festival, celebrating its 28th year, honors decades of efforts by filmmakers and communities to highlight Black cinema. Festivals emerged to provide a platform, preserve archives, and nurture filmmakers in a landscape where mainstream industry often overlooked or suppressed their contributions. The importance of these festivals remains vital.
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