Visions of Freedom: A Black Film Festival

Howard students, faculty, employees, alumni, and friends:

You are invited to Visions of Freedom: A Black Film Festival here at Howard University Feb. 11-14, 2025! It is the Department of English - First Year Writing Program's inaugural film festival, and we aim to engage our Howard and DMV community in films and discussions that focus on social justice, cultural empowerment, the African diaspora, and amplifying diverse perspectives. Please join us!

Tuesday Feb. 11 and Friday Feb. 14 will be in-person at Cramton Auditorium (2455 6th St NW); Wednesday Feb. 12 and Thursday Feb. 13 will be virtual via zoom. 

Here is the complete schedule: https://theblackfilmfestival.godaddysites.com/ 

The event is free for Howard students, faculty, employees, and alumni–you can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTs9SeJrEyfdGs3xddOppbqGc-Iiz3QUO8_kFcNjtUmblC2w/viewform?usp=sharing 

For people not affiliated with Howard, tickets are $20 for the event and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visions-of-freedom-a-black-film-festival-at-howard-university-tickets-1110964567929?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Please come and help us spread the word! 

For questions, contact Dr. Monique L. Akassi, Director, First Year Writing Program, Monique.Akassi@howard.edu