Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., of District 5 welcomes acclaimed actor Lamman Rucker as the guest emcee for the 2025 Black History Film Festival (BHFF) Opening Reception. The Opening Reception kicks off the film festival on Friday, February 21, from 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center.

During the Opening Reception, awards will be presented to the BHFF Student Competitions winners. Beginning February 1, budding high school filmmakers are encouraged to showcase their talents with an entry of an essay or video/reel. All submissions are due by Friday, February 14.

To RSVP for the Opening Reception, all guests must visit https://tinyurl.com/FCFFS2025. Complimentary parking and refreshments will be provided at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center, 3600 Aviation Circle NW in Atlanta.

Those registered to attend the Opening Reception on February 21, will be able to view the following films:

• A Time To Yell
• How To Sue The Klan
• How Albany Became Georgia's Blackest Major City
• Speak Loud
• Echoes Unheard

Those seeking more information on this event can reach the office of District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. contact Chief of Staff, Dorsha.Dawkins@FultonCountyGA,gov.

The event can be shared on social media via the hashtag #2025BHFF.