My guest is Charlon Turner, director of the North Carolina Black Film Festival, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary May 18-22 at several venues. Iconic film star and NC native Pam Grier will receive the festival's Lifetime Achievement Award in Film.
North Carolina Black Film Festival goes online
The event kicks off Thurs., Feb. 25
The 17th Annual North Carolina Black Film Festival kicks off tomorrow By Ashlea Kosikowski | February 24, 2021 at 6:15 PM EST - Updated February 24 at 6:16 PM
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Black Film Festival goes online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The four-day event begins on Feb. 25 and features independent movies from African American filmmakers.
Charlon Turner, who organizes the festival, said the films included range from comedies and features to shorts and documentaries.
Turner said the event partnered with Film Festival Plus, where audiences can watch the films.