Virginia Film Festival

Breaking Away

Fresh out of high school in Bloomington, Indiana, Dave and his working-class best friends Cyril, Moocher,…

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead with Ethan Hawke

Needing some quick cash, brothers Andy and Hank set up the perfect crime to rob their…

Rafiki

Tomboy and daughter of local politician, Kena, has always been “one of the guys.” Defying Kenya’s…

The Client

Based on the John Grisham bestseller, The Client revolves around Mark, a street-smart 11-year-old boy who…

Always in Season

Preceded by the short film What if Black Boys Were Butterflies? When Claudia Lacy’s 17-year-old son, Lennon,…

Conversation with Kwaku Alston

This event will include a screening of Alston's short film Alone  Kwaku Alston has photographed some of…

Driveways

Preceded by the short film Cowboy Joe. Following the death of her estranged sister, aspiring nurse Kathy…

Ed Asner: On Stage and Off

Widely acknowledged as the most honored performer in the history of American television, Ed Asner is…

Harriet

Based on the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman, this film chronicles the American hero’s escape from…

Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly

While under house arrest in Beijing at the hands of Chinese authorities, artist and activist Ai…

Afrikana Film Festival

The Afrikana Independent Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing the cinematic works of people of color…

The Inn at Little Washington: A Delicious New Documentary

Dubbed “The Pope of American Cuisine,” Chef Patrick O’Connell is a legend. He’s revered as a…