Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr., in conjunction with Fulton Films, Friends of Wolf Creek, and the Urban Film Review, will host the 2022 Black History Film Festival to celebrate Black History Month on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

"This is the 12th year my office has hosted this film festival, which highlights the unsung heroes of Black history and progress in America,” said Commissioner Arrington. “This festival is important because it recognizes past and present achievements on both the big and small screens as well as encourages future generations to make their mark in film.”

Although the film festival is free, guests are strongly encouraged to RSVP for their choice of screenings.

All screenings will be held from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the following locations:

Film Screenings: “Finding Oprah’s Roots: Finding Your Own” & “More Than A Month”
Metropolitan Library                             
1332 Metropolitan Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30310
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Film Screenings: “Slavery By Another Name” & “Dark Girls”
Wolf Creek Library
3100 Enon Road
South Fulton, GA 30349
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Film Screenings: “Black Power Mixtape” & “We the People: From Crispus Atticus to Barack Obama” 
ArtsXChange
2148 Newnan Street
East Point, GA 30344
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In addition to the screening of these beautifully produced films, Commissioner Arrington and his partners are also hosting the My Unsung Hero Student Essay & Film Competition. 

Fulton County students are invited to submit either a 1,500-word essay or 10-minute short film highlighting an African American who has made a significant contribution to black progress and American History. Entries may not include commonly known historic icons such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm, Rosa Parks and others. View Student Essay & Film Competitions Criteria

All submissions should be sent to Marvin.Arrington@fultoncountyga.gov by February 18, 2022. 
Only one entry per student. Do not submit both an essay and film. Winners will be announced in both the film and essay categories during the 2022 Black History Film Festival Opening Reception on February 25, 2022 at Wolf Creek Library. 

Those seeking more information on this event can reach the office of District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. at www.FultonCommission5.com.