2024 Filmmakers Competition
Harvesting Justice
In the United States, 53.6 million Americans lack access to food, with African American households being disproportionately affected, as 1 out of 5 households is impacted. Each episode delves into the stories of BIPOC individuals from around the country who are applying their unique plant-based approach to feeding their communities. "Harvesting Justice" showcases how they are truly making a difference by highlighting their methods and remarkable successes. The first episode takes us to Baltimore, Maryland, where food justice activist Brenda Sanders works tirelessly to educate and bring healthy, affordable food choices to low-income communities. She focuses on areas experiencing food apartheid, where the nearest supermarket can be up to ten miles away. Throughout the episode, we learn about how her upbringing inspired her to serve her community by promoting a plant-based diet.
The Inn Between
At once emotionally devastating and deeply heartwarming, Ondi Timoner’s latest documentary follows the day to day lives of the residents at a hospice care center for the unhoused located in Salt Lake City. Crafted with immense compassion, The Inn Between forces us to identify with its subjects, exposing how close any of us really are to the rough living circumstances that thousands of Americans find themselves in.The Inn Between is the only end of life facility for the homeless in America, where miracles happen - as the once-unsheltered are treated with the humanity and community we all deserve.
Igualada
In Colombia, a nation marred by profound racial and socio-economic disparities, a Black woman from a rural background challenges the status quo by launching a presidential campaign. Reappropriating the term “igualada,” Francia Márquez, catapults a movement to the upper echelons of power, by refusing to “know her place.” Fifteen years in the making, this documentary peels back the curtain on how unprecedented change can happen
Me.
Through the eyes of everyday families and celebrity mothers like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tabitha Brown, Me Period explores the beauty and complexity of how we navigate sensitive conversations about our bodies and our periods.
An Extraordinary Life
Alonzo and Adrienne have breakfast and receive some wonderful news... or is it? Morning turns to night as the couple struggles to find language amidst a storm of emotions. When family is the highest value, dreams fight to stay alive.
The M Factor
The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” is the first US documentary exploring the hidden impact of menopause on women's lives. With 55 million women in the United States currently experiencing menopause, this life stage is often surrounded by silence and misinformation, exacerbating the broader crisis in women’s health. Menopause symptoms can derail careers, disrupt relationships, and cause unnecessary suffering. This film presents evidence-based solutions to challenge the negativity associated with menopause and empowers women to take control of their health. Women of all walks of life open up about the physical and mental anguish they live with every day. Doctors and policymakers speak out on the changes that need to be made, especially in the workplace where roughly 44% of women are over the age of 45. While some women experience mild symptoms, many face issues ranging from hot flashes and weight gain to anxiety and fatigue. With insights from renowned experts including Dr. Sharon Malone, Dr. Somi Javaid, Dr. Mary Jane Minkin (Yale School of Medicine), Dr. Wen Shen (Johns Hopkins Medicine), and Dr. Stephanie Faubion (Mayo Clinic and The Menopause Society), the film dispels myths about hormone replacement therapy, evaluates over-the-counter supplements, and addresses how women of color uniquely experience menopause. “The M Factor” empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging.
Videos
From Page to Stage: The Evolution of Long Way Down into a Powerful New Musical
On Monday, February 24, 2025, March On! hosted an exclusive virtual salon, From Page to Stage: Long Way Down, featuring MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and award-winning author Jason Reynolds in conversation […]
WNYC And Apollo Theater Present: “A Burning House” – MLK and The American Experience
An inspiring tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream live from the Apollo Theater, and a timely dialogue on the ongoing project of forging an equitable society. This annual […]
2024 March On! Fest Recap
Relive the energy and excitement of March On! Festival 2024! From inspiring performances to unforgettable moments, this highlight reel captures the essence of the celebration. Watch as artists, creators, and […]
Presenting Lovely One: A Memoir with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
This event was a live taping of New York Public Radio’s nationally syndicated podcast, Notes From America With Kai Wright. Host Kai Wright and Justice Jackson talked one-on-one about her […]
WNYC and Apollo Theater present: MLK, The Inconvenient King
The Apollo and WNYC presented the 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration, programmed as part of The Apollo’s Uptown Hall series, on Sunday, January 14 at 2pm. […]
Mind Your Movie Business 2024 – Casting
Calling all writers, directors, and producers! Moderated by Craig Emanuel at Ryan Murphy Productions, the March On! Festival’s Mind Your Movie Business Workshop Series is a set of monthly workshops […]
Press releases
March On! Fortifies Leadership for the Future: Names New Executive Director and Volunteer Board Chair to Help Lead Its Newest Chapter
Washington, D.C. — At a time when America’s civil rights legacy is being targeted and the presentation of facts is being censored, March On! is stepping boldly into its next […]
Fall Arts Festival to Honor Enduring Impact of James Baldwin and Literary Legends of the Civil Rights Movement
Longest-running festival devoted to civil rights will feature literary legend Walter Mosley, celebrity chef Keith Corbin, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, tributes to Khalil Gibran and Octavia Butler, and […]