Immerse yourself in Movie Screenings in Washington, DC showcasing cultural artistic traditions. These events feature performances, exhibitions, and creative expressions that honor heritage while bringing innovative artistic perspectives to the community.
Mental Health Awareness, Film premiere, expert panel & reception. Breaking the silence around men’s mental health.
Some men carry everything in silence. On September 10th - that changes.
Light of the Mind Project is a film-based mental health awareness event hosted by Koga Faith Foundation - featuring the world premiere of ONE CALL, a short film written and directed by Dir. Otuya under his JEHOFILMS banner.
The evening includes:
World Premiere - ONE CALL Short Film
Expert Panel - behavioral health, government & community voices
Facilitated Dialogue - honest conversation about depression, PTSD & generational trauma
Reception - connect, heal, continue the conversation
This event is specifically designed for Black men, Men of Color, African men, and men of the diaspora - the most endangered demographic in mental health. Men who have been taught that silence is strength. Men who deserve a room where that changes.
300+ guests. Six expert panelists. One night that could change everything.
Free admission. RSVP required.
Public Parking lot on 8th Street, SE between I Street and Virginia Avenue.
Powered by Koga Faith Foundation - Washington, DC | Lagos, Nigeria
Thursday, 10, 19.30 -
Thursday, 10, 23.30
Washington,
DC
_$25
The Black History Film Festival was created by Marvin Arrington Jr in Atlanta in 2008. The festival expanded to Washington, DC in 2015 hosted by Richard Campbell. In 2024, the Black History Film Festival expanded to Miami. This year for 2026, the Black History Film Festival expands to Oakland, CA hosted by David Roach. More information to come. Filmmakers interested in submitting to the Black History Film Festival can submit here: Black History Film Festival - FilmFreeway
Friday, 20, 17.00 -
Friday, 20, 23.30
Washington,
DC
_$25
Mental Health Awareness, Film premiere, expert panel & reception. Breaking the silence around men’s mental health.
Some men carry everything in silence. On September 10th - that changes.
Light of the Mind Project is a film-based mental health awareness event hosted by Koga Faith Foundation - featuring the world premiere of ONE CALL, a short film written and directed by Dir. Otuya under his JEHOFILMS banner.
The evening includes:
World Premiere - ONE CALL Short Film
Expert Panel - behavioral health, government & community voices
Facilitated Dialogue - honest conversation about depression, PTSD & generational trauma
Reception - connect, heal, continue the conversation
This event is specifically designed for Black men, Men of Color, African men, and men of the diaspora - the most endangered demographic in mental health. Men who have been taught that silence is strength. Men who deserve a room where that changes.
300+ guests. Six expert panelists. One night that could change everything.
Free admission. RSVP required.
Public Parking lot on 8th Street, SE between I Street and Virginia Avenue.
Powered by Koga Faith Foundation - Washington, DC | Lagos, Nigeria
Friday, 20, 17.00 - Friday, 20, 23.30
Washington, DC
0.00
The Black History Film Festival was created by Marvin Arrington Jr in Atlanta in 2008. The festival expanded to Washington, DC in 2015 hosted by Richard Campbell. In 2024, the Black History Film Festival expanded to Miami. This year for 2026, the Black History Film Festival expands to Oakland, CA hosted by David Roach. More information to come. Filmmakers interested in submitting to the Black History Film Festival can submit here: Black History Film Festival - FilmFreeway
Friday, 20, 17.00 - Friday, 20, 23.30
Washington, DC
0.00