Social Justice Now Film Festival Announce 2024 Lineup

The Film Life Foundation is bringing this year's Social Justice Now Film Festival to Los Angeles.

The foundation announced this year's lineup of films that will be screened during the festival, which is taking place February 22-24 at the Sony Pictures Entertainment studio lot in Culver City.

The Film Life Foundation is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization founded by American Black Film Festival producers Jeff and Nicole Friday, dedicated to spearheading diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, as well as bringing people of different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives closer together through the transformative medium of film. The foundation’s work is centered on cause-oriented programs in the areas of social justice, education, professional development, and cultural exchange.

This year’s program will feature impactful spotlight screenings including the BET+ Original Film Kemba, directed by Kelley Kali and written by Christine Swanson, both American Black Film Festival alums; documentary shorts How to Sue the Klan, by Emmy-nominated director John Beder, producers Benjamin Crump, Cameron S. Mitchell, and Raji Ramanathan, Underwater Projects, directed by Dream Hampton and Liv Havstad; and the world premiere of 848: The Criminalization of America, directed by Thomas Freeman, Jr.

The Social Justice Now Film Festival, which is presented by the Film Life Foundation, is dedicated to showcasing content that confronts racism and heightens awareness of the social and economic issues that negatively affect Black and Brown people in the United States.

With the mission “to watch, to reflect and to take action,“ the Social Justice Now Film Festival provides a unique platform to showcase content that confronts the social and economic issues – racism, criminal justice reform, equity, education, and immigration rights facing Black and Brown communities. Through content from established and emerging filmmakers, along with engaging post-screening talkbacks with activists, authors, and academics, the festival aims to amplify critical issues and encourage social change.

“We believe in the power of film as a vehicle for social change,” said Festival Director Melanie Sharee. "Thank you to SONY for believing in the mission of this festival and providing a home for filmmakers to share their perspectives, amplify marginalized voices, and engage with the community."

For the full schedule of film screenings visit The Social Justice Now, and tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite. For further updates also follow the Social Justice Now Film Festival at @socialjusticenowfilmfestival