The Festival Itinerary will always be subject to change without notice.
ALL SCREENINGS TAKE PLACE AT MV PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. REGISTRATION & INFORMATION BEGINS EVERYDAY AT 10:30am.
MV Performing Arts Center
100 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Friday 8/2
BLK#1
11:00am – 1:00pm
- Essex Girls 15min
- Angie’s Love 15min
- My ЊУЈОРК [New York] 17min
- In Due Season 34min
BLK#3
5:00pm – 7:00pm
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with Stephanie Allain
BLK#4
8:00pm – 10:00pm
presents
- SING SING 107min
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with Academy Award Nominee Colman Domingo & Gina Belafonte
RECEPTION
9:00pm – 1:00am
presents
WELCOME RECEPTION
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22 N Water St., Edgartown, MA 02539
Join us as we welcome attendees to the 22nd Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. Celebrating Black Excellence in Film. All Access and Day Pass only.
Saturday 8/3
BLK#7
5:00pm – 6:30pm
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Harvard Professor Vincent Brown and Kendra Field, Moderator
Sunday 8/4
BLK#9
11:00am – 12:30pm
- CUT 13min
- DEFINITELY NOT A MONSTER 20min
- Silent Killer 35min
- Inner Demons 11min
BLK#12
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Monday 8/5
WORKOUT
7:00am – 8:00am
- Celebrity Wellness Expert:
Robert Brace
Celebrity Wellness Expert Robert Brace and his team will lead invigorating mind, body and soul workouts and wellness experiences on Inkwell beach. The experience will include movement, affirmations, and meditation.
sponsored by
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BLK#14
11:00am – 12:30pm
- It Takes a Village 14min
- The Golden Boy 16min
- The Rebel Girls 22min
- Breakthrough 12min
BLK#17
5:00pm – 7:00pm
presented by
![Netflix logo](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/netflix-logo.png)
- Daughters 107min
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Angela Patton
Director
Natalie Rae
Director
Chad Morris
Fatherhood Coach
Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
Moderator
RECEPTION
7:00pm – 10:00pm
OPENING RECEPTION
Martha’s Vineyard Museum
151 Lagoon Pond Rd.
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Join us as we salute the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival and discuss the importance of this historic museum.
sponsored by
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![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/simply-logo.webp)
Tuesday 8/6
WORKOUT
7:00am – 8:00am
- Celebrity Wellness Expert:
Robert Brace
Celebrity Wellness Expert Robert Brace and his team will lead invigorating mind, body and soul workouts and wellness experiences on Inkwell beach. The experience will include movement, affirmations, and meditation.
sponsored by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smartwater-logo.webp)
BLK#19
11:30am – 1:00pm
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/hulu-logo.webp)
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/onyx-collective-logo.webp)
presents
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Natasha Rothwell
Creator, Co-Showrunner, Executive Producer, Star
Gia Peppers
Moderator
BLK#21
5:00pm – 7:00pm
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PG-Studios-Mielle-logos.webp)
presents
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Renee Montgomery
Co-owner @ Atlanta Dream
Monique Rodriguez
Founder of Mielle
Julee Wilson
Moderator
BLK#22
8:00pm – 10:00pm
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/group-m-motion-ent-logo.webp)
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ae-logo.webp)
presents
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Sam Pollard and Jason Pollard
Directors
Dawn Porter
Moderator
Wednesday 8/7
WORKOUT
7:00am – 8:00am
- Celebrity Wellness Expert:
Robert Brace
Celebrity Wellness Expert Robert Brace and his team will lead invigorating mind, body and soul workouts and wellness experiences on Inkwell beach. The experience will include movement, affirmations, and meditation.
sponsored by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smartwater-logo.webp)
BLK#23
11:00am – 12:30pm
- On Second Thought 17min
- Neighborhood Alert 30min
- The Price of Freedom 12min
- Behold a Lady 16min
BLK#24
1:00pm – 2:30pm
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Max_logo.webp)
presents
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Jamila Wignot, Director
Sylvia Obell, Moderator
Journalist and Podcast Host
BLK#25
3:00pm – 5:00pm
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/espn-30-for-30-logo.webp)
presents
- False Positive 101min
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Ismail Al-Amin, Director
Butch Reynolds, Lead Character
Segun Oduolowu
Moderator
BLK#27
8:00pm – 10:30pm
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presents
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Actor
Sanaa Lathan, Actor
Uzo Aduba, Actor
Mekhi Phifer, Actor
Tina Mabry, Director
Cori Murray, Moderator
Thursday 8/8
WORKOUT
7:00am – 8:00am
- Celebrity Wellness Expert:
Robert Brace
Celebrity Wellness Expert Robert Brace and his team will lead invigorating mind, body and soul workouts and wellness experiences on Inkwell beach. The experience will include movement, affirmations, and meditation.
sponsored by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smartwater-logo.webp)
BLK#28
11:00am – 1:00pm
- Bloqué 7min
- Haven 10min
- THE BLUEST HOUR 14min
- No Love Lost 17min
- A Race in the Sun 20min
BLK#30
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Through clips & conversation we reflect on how Def Jam’s music and artists have shaped film and culture for the last 40 years.
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Jadakiss
Slick Rick
Jeff Harelston
Executive VP of Business Affairs and General Counsel, UMG
Dr. Charlene Thomas
Vice President of Marketing,
Def Jam Recordings
Richelle Parham, Moderator
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Def-Jam-40-years-logo-620x900.webp)
PARTY
6:00pm – 9:00pm
SUMMER WHITE PARTY
Island Inn Conference Center
30 Island Inn Road
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Rain or Shine.
Must wear white, no exceptions.
SOLD OUT
sponsored by
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![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/def-jam-recordings-logo.webp)
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/jack-daniels-logo.webp)
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/simply-logo.webp)
AFTER PARTY
10:00pm – 1:00am
SUMMER WHITE AFTER PARTY
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eleven-Circuit-logo.webp)
11 Circuit Ave.
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
SOLD OUT
Admission for all advance ticket holders, All-Access and Thursday Day Pass holders only.
Must wear white, no exceptions.
sponsored by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/simply-logo.webp)
Friday 8/9
WORKOUT
7:00am – 8:00am
- Celebrity Wellness Expert:
Robert Brace
Celebrity Wellness Expert Robert Brace and his team will lead invigorating mind, body and soul workouts and wellness experiences on Inkwell beach. The experience will include movement, affirmations, and meditation.
sponsored by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smartwater-logo.webp)
BLK#32
11:00am – 12:30pm
- Caged Bird 17min
- What Exists 17min
- Superman Doesn’t Steal 19min
- Betty & Blue 14min
BLK#33
1:00pm – 2:30pm
- Don’t Cry for Me 6min
- Belief 14min
- Survived By 13min
- Goodnight, My Love 15min
BLK#35
6:00pm – 7:30pm
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/wb-warner-bros-television-logo.webp)
presents
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Sherman Payne
Showrunner/Executive Producer
Grantham Coleman
Actor, Talcott Garland
Tiffany Mack
Actress, Mariah Garland Denton
Stephen L. Carter
Author of novel
Cori Murray, Moderator
BLK#36
8:30pm – 10:30pm
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/recording-academy-logo.webp)
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ciroc-logo.webp)
presents
- Luther: Never Too Much 101min
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Dawn Porter, Director
Ryan Butler, Panelist
Nii-Quartelai Quartey, Moderator
Saturday 8/10
WORKOUT
7:00am – 8:00am
- Celebrity Wellness Expert:
Robert Brace
Celebrity Wellness Expert Robert Brace and his team will lead invigorating mind, body and soul workouts and wellness experiences on Inkwell beach. The experience will include movement, affirmations, and meditation.
sponsored by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/smartwater-logo.webp)
BLK#37
11:00am – 12:30pm
- MÅNGATA 16min
- August & Ebony 13min
- LUCILLE 14min
- The Orchestra Chuck Built 23min
BLK#38
1:30pm – 4:00pm
- Albany Road 135min
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Christine Swanson, Director
Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Actor
Lynn Whitfield, Actor
BLK#39
5:00pm – 7:00pm
CLOSING NIGHT PANEL
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/peacock-logo.png)
presents
followed by a screening of
followed by
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/colorcoversationlogoFINAL.png)
with
Will Packer, Executive Producer
Shaye Ogbonna
Creator, Showrunner, Writer, Executive Producer
Taraji P. Henson, Actor
Don Cheadle, Actor
Chloe Bailey, Actor
Tiffany Cross, Moderator
CLOSING PARTY
10:00p – 1:00am
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/simply-logo.webp)
The Official Beverage Sponsor of
The Bon Voyage Closing Party
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eleven-Circuit-logo.webp)
11 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Admission for advance ticket holders, All-Access and Saturday Day Pass holders only
JUST ADDED
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Vineyard Lounge Screening Only
1:30pm – 3:00pm
![](https://www.mvaaff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Amazon-Prime-Video-logo.webp)
presents
with
Ben Watkins
Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer
Jamil Smith
Moderator
EIC of The Emancipator