The fundraising goal will be $25K.

It will run from 6 PM 9 PM.

The Micheaux Film Festival has always been about amplifying stories that matter.

Altadena, California

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Born in 1884, Micheaux directed 44 films throughout his career.

Micheauxs first feature was the now-lost black-and-white filmThe Homesteader.

The festival also honored Lil Rel Howery, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Dianne Houston.

Morris Chestnut (C) and residents of Altadena, speak onstage during the 56th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2025

We refuse to let our community face these hardships alone.