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21 February, 2026
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Black Men’s Roundtable Screening & Community Discussion

SisterSong, BLD PWR, the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival and the Morehouse College Black Men’s Research Institute will host a live screening and community dialogue at Morehouse College centered on their widely viewed Black Men’s Roundtable, an intergenerational conversation that has sparked significant engagement and debate across social media platforms. This roundtable examines the role of Black men in

20 February, 2026
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UNDERCARD Advance Screening

This month, we are leaning into stories that reflect the depth and complexity of the Black experience. Join us for a special advance screening of UNDERCARD, starring Wanda Sykes and directed by MCHRFF alum Tamika Miller. Following the film, we’ll host a dynamic post-screening conversation moderated byDr. Stephane Dunn, Director of Morehouse College’s Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies program. The discussion will feature composerEmmoLei

CITIZEN poster 25 January, 2026
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CITIZEN Encore Screening

As part of the 2026 Morehouse College commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., join us for a special encore screening of CITIZEN followed by a post-screening conversation with filmmaker José Jimenez and MCHRFF Executive Director Kara Walker. The discussion will expand on the film’s themes and invite thoughtful reflection and dialogue. Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026Time: 2:30 p.m.Location: Bank of America Auditorium, Morehouse CollegeRegistration: https://bit.ly/mchrff-citizen-mlk CITIZEN follows Jilmar Ramos Gomez,

07 October, 2025
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A Wrap on the 7th Annual

Congratulations to the 2025 MCHRFF Award Winners! The 7th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival honored filmmakers whose work inspires reflection, empathy, and action. This year’s selections represented the power of storytelling to illuminate truth and spark dialogue around the most pressing human rights issues of our time. Best Documentary FeatureThe Palestine ExceptionAs students across the country organize protests

All-Access-Badges on Sale 23 July, 2025
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All Access Badges are ON SALE NOW

Our All-Access Badges offer exclusive perks and the ultimate festival experience. Join us for an inspiring week of powerful films, thought provoking discussions, and the chance to be part of a movement that amplifies voices for human rights. Save $75 on your All-Access Badges if you purchase this month!

We are proud to announce 55 powerful official selections—stories that challenge, uplift, and provoke thought across borders and generations. 22 July, 2025
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Spotlight on Justice. Powered by Story.

The countdown is on! The7th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festivalis set to take placeSeptember 23–27, 2025, and this year’s lineup is bigger and bolder than ever. Withover 137 submissions from 18 countries, we are proud to announce55 powerful official selections—stories that challenge, uplift, and provoke thought across borders and generations. Sixteenfilms have been nominated for awardsacross four categories:Narrative

24 September, 2024
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2024 Virtual Edition

The 6th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival continues with the virtual edition through September 30. If you missed our in-person programming, this is a chance to watch most of our nominated selections + one high school student film online. Tickets: morehousefilmfestival.eventive.org/welcome

2024 Early Official Selections 24 June, 2024
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2024 Early Official Selections

It’s that time of year! Help us celebrate the early official selections for the 6th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival – September 17-21, 2024. Purchase your festival badges today. Moses – 13 StepsBattleground GeorgiaFarming While BlackSaving the ChattahoocheeThe Picture TakerHARLEM FRAGMENTSIt’s Our TimeEli’s Liquor StoreSuper High: A Period PieceUnder False Colors The remaining selections and nominations will be

05 June, 2024
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Hiring Digital Marketing Intern

Are you a graduate student in search of a paid summer internship? Morehouse Film Fest is seeking a digital marketing intern with knowledge and experience in the following areas: – Social Media– WordPress– Mailchimp Apply Today!

05 June, 2024
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Color Book World Premiere

CongratulationsMorehouse College Alumnus David Fortune ’15 andMorehouse College Human Rights Film Festival award-winning filmmaker Kiah Alexandria Clingman on their upcoming screening of COLOR BOOK atTribeca Festival. To learn more, visit https://tribecafilm.com/films/color-book-2024. About the Film COLOR BOOK follows the intimate journey of a single father raising his eight-year-old son who has Down syndrome. In an attempt to heal from the loss

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