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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

Immersive Salon Open House

In-Person
Eaton DC Workshop, Barnett-Aden Room 1201 K. St. NW, Washington, DC

Experience three exciting new works in virtual and augmented reality and learn more about these new artistic technologies from their creators.

A Mother Apart Film Screening

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

After discovering her mother's letters, Staceyann Chin examines Hazel's past and how her absence shaped Chin's poetry, politics, and parenting

Memoirs in the Movement

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

When one’s perspectives - shaped by family, community, ancestry, education and life experiences - are captured with pen and paper, a memoir is born.

The Legends

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

From writers, to publishers, to agents and editors, listen in on a stimulating conversation with pioneers and creative lights in the contemporary literary world.

Film Competition Finalist screenings

In-Person
Eaton Cinema 1201 K. St. NW, Washington, DC

Debuting in 2016, the Student and Emerging Filmmaker Competitions gives filmmakers the opportunity to use cinematic storytelling to answer important themes like “what’s your civil right?” and “speaking truth to power.”

And the Word Was Good

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

And the Word Was Good, a day of celebrating books presented in partnership with Penguin Random House

The Gathering Table

In-Person
AutoShop at Union Market 416 Morse St. NE, Washington, DC

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.

$65