March On Washington Film Festival Honors Untold Stories Of Unsung Heroes Of The Civil Rights Era

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Channel: Roland S. Martin · 2017 · News & Politics

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The March on Washington Film Festival is the first event of its kind to use the arts to honor the untold stories and unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Era, and returns to D.C. for its fifth year. Founded in 2013 on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, this year includes more than 20 events including film screenings, discussions with filmmakers and scholars, as well as performances and panels with iconic activists from the Civil Rights movement, leaders in contemporary racial justice activism, and cultural icons. 
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