On April 20, 1990, Oakland, California hosted the first-ever Bay Area Black Filmworks Festival, a landmark three-day event sponsored by the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame. The festival showcased 25 films celebrating Black voices, creativity, and cultural storytelling in cinema. One of the highlights was the screening of Making ‘Do the Right Thing’, a behind-the-scenes documentary exploring Spike Lee’s groundbreaking film and its commentary on race, community, and justice. The event not only celebrated established talent but also amplified emerging Black filmmakers whose work challenged industry norms and reshaped the cultural narrative.
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