Black Bottom Film Festival to celebrate the tapestry of African American cinema
The Black Bottom Film Festival (BBFF) returns for its sixth edition to celebrate African American cinema this Friday through Sunday at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Pittsburgh.
“This year, we start with the origins of Black people in front of and behind the camera with Oscar Micheaux, to the future with graduate students at Howard University Film School,” said AWAACC President Janis Burley.
In collaboration with the Micheaux Film Festival, the AWAACC has curated three days of film screenings and panels. The festival will showcase a diverse array of films that encapsulate the essence of Black life, delving into themes such as spirituality, race, familial strife, honor, duty, and the relentless struggles of the working class.
A new addition this year includes a free panel discussion, “Reel Money: Building Pittsburgh’s Film Economy,” from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday. The event aims to explore what it will take to elevate Pittsburgh to the ranks of cities with thriving film and television economies. An opening reception and film screenings follow.
Saturday and Sunday include morning workshops, followed by film screenings and panel discussions.
Festival tickets are available for purchase, including full weekend passes, single-day passes, and student tickets at awaacc.org.