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The March on Washington Film Festival brings history to life through a dynamic blend of film screenings, panel discussions, and cultural events. Join us in honoring the past and inspiring future generations through the power of cinema and conversation.

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James Baldwin: Born With the Thunder

In-Person
National Archives, William G. McGowan Theater 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Join the March On Festival for an opening tribute celebrating the enduring impact of James Baldwin as a prolific author and activist. With filmmaker Karen Thorsen, scholar Dr. Frank Leon Roberts, Influencer Cree Myles, dancer joseph webb and percussionist Kevin Butler. Jr. Moderator: Anthony Coley.

WEB DuBois: A Biography in Four Voices Screening

In-Person
Planet Word Auditorium 925 13th St. NW, Washington, DC

The long and remarkable life of Dr. William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B) Du Bois (1868-1963) offers unique insights into an eventful century in African American history.

A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde Screening

In-Person
Planet Word Auditorium 925 13th St. NW, Washington, DC

An epic portrait of the eloquent, award-winning Black, lesbian, poet, mother, teacher and activist, Audre Lorde, whose writings -- spanning five decades -- articulated some of the most important social and political visions of the century.

Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space Screening

In-Person
Planet Word Auditorium 925 13th St. NW, Washington, DC

An in-depth biography of Zora Neale Hurston, the influential author whose groundbreaking anthropological work would challenge assumptions about race, gender and cultural superiority that had long defined the field in the 19th century.

A Quiet Word

In-Person
Eaton House 1201 K Street, Washington, DC

Join us for the A Quiet Word, a community silent reading experience, blending of literature, music, and conversation. Bring your favorite book, or just what you're reading now.

March On Immersive Salon Opening & Screening of Love Machina

In-Person
Eaton House 1201 K Street, Washington, DC

Showcasing bold and intimate experiences that reveal the algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) behind our social platforms, project room scale motion capture portraits, and virtual reality ( VR) world building with our ancestors.

Film Screening: A Mother Apart

In-Person
Planet Word Auditorium 925 13th St. NW, Washington, DC

A Mother Apart is an intimate, intergenerational exploration of mothering, told through the eyes and words of powerhouse Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin.

March On the Atlanta Fine Art Print Fair

In-Person
Eaton House 1201 K Street, Washington, DC

This Art Fair and Open House showcases hundreds of works by dozens of artists including a curated selection from legacy and contemporary African American printmakers, and highlights works by several renowned D.C. artists. Works in other genres, such as sculptures and paintings will also be presented, with plenty of art items for sale.

Memoirs in the Movement

In-Person
Planet Word Auditorium 925 13th St. NW, Washington, DC

We’ll hear from three justice activists, shaped by their personal experiences, who have turned their insights into books that inspire action and shape policy.

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