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Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival is a human rights film festival in Atlanta, GA.

Congratulations to the 2026 Best Documentary Short recipient "Free Joan Little"!You can watch this film and other nomina...
10/01/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Best Documentary Short recipient "Free Joan Little"!

You can watch this film and other nominated films now ✨️

The 8th Annual Morehouse Film Festival continues with the virtual edition through October 4. 🗓

Congratulations to the 2026 Best Documentary Feature "The Fatherhood Project"!You can watch this film and other nominate...
10/01/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Best Documentary Feature "The Fatherhood Project"!

You can watch this film and other nominated films now ✨️

The 8th Annual Morehouse Film Festival continues with the virtual edition through October 4. 🗓

Congratulations to the 2026 Best Student Film recipient "The Sight Unseen"!You can watch this film and other nominated f...
09/30/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Best Student Film recipient "The Sight Unseen"!

You can watch this film and other nominated films now ✨️

The 8th Annual Morehouse Film Festival continues with the virtual edition through October 4. 🗓

09/29/2026

The 8th Annual Morehouse Film Festival isn't over yet!

Watch 16 nominated films during the virtual edition of , available through October 4. Don’t miss your chance to experience this year’s stand-out stories from filmmakers around the world. 🌎

Visit the to stream and celebrate independent impact storytelling from the comfort of home.

09/25/2026

Director Yoruba Richen invites you to the screening of “Free Joan Little" at 1 PM on Saturday, September 26, as part of the Shorts Block: Nominated Documentary Shorts.

Tickets are on sale now! See link in bio!

Film Synopsis: FREE JOAN LITTLE tells the story of the 1975 groundbreaking case of Joan Little who was the first woman in U.S history to be acquitted for using deadly force to resist sexual assault. Joan was a Black incarcerated woman in North Carolina who killed her white prison guard who was trying to r**e her. Little’s murder trial became a cause celebrate bringing together prominent advocates, black power activists , white feminists and anti-death penalty activists while catalyzing a nationwide discussion on sexual assault. With rare archival footage, contemporary interviews and the folk anthem that carried her cause, FREE JOAN LITTLE captures the spirit of resistance that made history.

09/25/2026

Director & Producer David Ullendorff invites you to the screening of “In the Middle" at 1 PM on Saturday, September 26, as part of the Shorts Block: Nominated Documentary Shorts.

Tickets are on sale now! See link in bio!

Film Synopsis: In the Middle is a 24-minute documentary about a group of Israeli and Palestinian college students who, in the wake of the October 7th Hamas massacre, came together to form Middle Meets—a space where Palestinian, Jewish, and international students can speak openly about the roots of the conflict. The film follows a weeklong gathering in Rome, where Israeli, Palestinian, and American students from the University of Notre Dame meet for difficult, often painful. dialogue and reflection—an encounter made possible by the late Pope Francis, who also appears in the film.

Don’t miss cast members Ambyr Michelle, Brandon Claybon, and Colby Nixon of Beyond the Gates (Beyond the Gates) as they ...
09/25/2026

Don’t miss cast members Ambyr Michelle, Brandon Claybon, and Colby Nixon of Beyond the Gates (Beyond the Gates) as they discuss the show's cultural impact, representation on screen, and the future of storytelling in daytime TV, presented as part of .

🗓 September 26, 2026
⏰️ 7 PM-7:30 PM
📍 Morehouse College
Bank of America Auditorium
Shirley A. Massey Executive Conference Center

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Join us this Saturday, September 26, as we close out five days of powerful cinema, meaningful conversation, and communit...
09/25/2026

Join us this Saturday, September 26, as we close out five days of powerful cinema, meaningful conversation, and community celebration.

The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival will honor Morehouse alumnus, Dave Brown, founder of Indie Night Film Festival, with the 2026 Alumni Spotlight Award in recognition of his commitment to championing independent storytellers and creating space for diverse voices in film.

✨️For one night only, a special selection of films curated by Indie Night Film Festival will screen alongside the evening’s featured film, MONTMARTRE, bringing the 8th Annual MCHRFF to a memorable close.

🗓 September 26, 2026
⏰️ 8 PM
📍 Morehouse College
Bank of America Auditorium
Shirley A. Massey Executive Conference Center

See to check out the full schedule, film guide, and ticket + badge info! 🎟

🗓 Mark your calendars for TOMORROW, September 23, at 7 PM, and join us for an inspiring fireside conversation with Write...
09/22/2026

🗓 Mark your calendars for TOMORROW, September 23, at 7 PM, and join us for an inspiring fireside conversation with Writer & Director Nina Lee, as she shares behind-the-scenes insights from her career in television and film.

After the conversation, stay for the Nominated Narrative Shorts Block, featuring a collection of powerful and compelling stories from emerging and established filmmakers.

✨️ Nominated - Narrative Shorts
• HIM+
• The Truth About Space
• To Move In My Mother's Prayer
• Vital

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Film synopsis: HIM+ follows the journey of Chris, a young Black man whose life takes a drastic turn when he learns he is HIV positive. Struggling with fear, stigma, and uncertainty, Chris is forced to confront himself and the world around him in a new way. Through the support of his faith, friends, and mentor, he begins to discover strength and resilience he didn’t know he had.

Film Synopsis: A young man is released from prison and has to face up to the lie that his estranged daughter has been led to believe – that he was in space.

Film Synopsis: A rebellious, nonbinary teenager wrestles with their hardworking single mom over joining the Legacy League—an elite organization for high school girls.

Film Synopsis: A mother in Iran, considers selling her organs to save her daughter, while in the United States, a doctor faces ethical dilemmas to save his daughter, revealing the complexities of organ trade.

06/16/2026

We are elated to unveil our early official selections for the 8th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival 🎬✨

Film has the power to elevate voices, spark dialogue, and move communities—and we’re proud to champion these remarkable stories. Take a sneak peek at what awaits you at this September!

✨️Early Official Selections:

• Capriccio | Directed by Kiah Clingman
• Cereal | Directed by Avyance Ervin
• Chicken Ghetto | Directed by Sangsun Choi
• Free Joan Little | Directed by Yoruba Richen
• HIM+ | Directed by Creed Smith
• She Dared to Dream: Ayanna Pressley | Directed by Abby Ginzberg
• Sister Salad Days | Directed by Adesola Thomas
• The Dads | Directed by Luchina Fisher
• The Making of Taylor Square | Directed by Caroline Josey Karoki
• The Sight Unseen | Directed by Shawn Antoine II
• You No Mashallah! | Directed by Juanfer Andrés and Laura Vago

The remaining official selections will be announced in July.�

🎟 Badges are now on sale! Our festival badges offer exclusive perks and the ultimate festival experience. Check out details to learn more

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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