FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Juneteenth Committee, in association with DAYVISION,Crystal Bridges and the Community Cohesion Project, are bringing an African American film experience to the region with the third-annual Arkansas Black Film Showcase.

The showcase, which will take place at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, is an effort to bring awareness, education, exposure and networking opportunities for Black Arkansans, both native and residential.

The evening event will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. today, Thursday, June 15, and will feature three short film screenings hosted by Mike Day, followed by filmmaker discussions moderated by Ify Egbosimba.

The filmmakers featured include:

• Rachel Valley, associate producer, TV One's Uncensored
• Demetrius Johnson, filmmaker, Walking with the Dogs
• Raymond House III, music score and actor, All Units

After discussions, attendees are invited to a post-film mix and mingle with filmmakers, the DAYVISION team members, the University of Arkansas's Juneteenth Committee, and Community Cohesion Project from 9-10 p.m.

Prior to the main screenings, film lovers and filmmakers are invited to a deep-dive filmmaking workshop from 6-6:30 p.m. The workshop is hosted by De Shunn T. Berry, a Micheaux Film Award Recipient and co-presented by the Micheaux Award and Film Labs.

Registration is required for the main film event, but drop-ins are welcome for the workshop and post-event mingle. Beverages and complimentary snacks will be provided throughout the evening.

Free tickets are required for the film screenings. Reserve your spot online or by calling Crystal Bridges Guest Services at 479-657-2335 today.

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