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THAT MOVE

We tell the untold stories of the Civil Rights Movement, honoring those who paved the way, and connecting history to the future.

Mind Your Movie Business

The March on Washington Film Festival Spring 2024 Workshop Series, “Mind Your Movie Business: Pro Tips from Hollywood Industry Leaders” features three comprehensive workshops that delve into essential filmmaking aspects: casting, producing, and distribution.

About The Festival

The Festival has achieved well beyond what those of us who helped found this platform could ever have imagined.

Programs & Events

Explore film screenings, art, exhibits, conversations, music, theater, spoken word and more.

2024 March On Festival

March On’s 2024 Film Festival will spotlight writers who move the movement, with an emphasis on the writers of nonfiction, fiction, African futurism, spoken word, journalism, and cookbooks, past and […]

James Baldwin: Born With the Thunder

Join the March On Festival for an opening tribute celebrating the enduring impact of James Baldwin as a prolific author and activist

The Gathering Table

Join us for a special culinary event that connects cookbooks to the nurturing of the civil rights movement, and the role of our ancestral food legacy in culture, health, land and freedom.

The Longest-Running Festival Devoted to Civil Rights!

March On increases awareness of the untold events and unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspires a renewed passion for activism. By leveraging the power of film, music, scholarship, and the arts, the Festival shares important stories to connect the past, present, and future in the fight toward social change in America and throughout the world.

The Festival

The 2024 March On Festival shines a light on the untold stories of the Civil Rights Movement through powerful films and art. Join us for screenings, discussions, and performances that connect past struggles to today’s fight for justice.

programs

We champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in the film industry and beyond. Explore our initiatives, events, and resources dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices, fostering dialogue, and driving positive change. Join us as we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable world through the transformative power of film.