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Morton Theatre Corporation Presents: the Athens...
3
Apr
Date
3 Apr (Friday)
Time
Fri, Apr 3 – Sat, Apr 4
Venue
Morton Theatre, 195 W Washington St
Athens, GA, United States
📝 Useful Information
The Morton Theatre Corporation is presenting the Athens African American Film Festival in Athens, Georgia. This inaugural event is a two-day celebration of Black storytelling featuring film, music, and community conversation.
If you are visiting in March, the theatre also has several other scheduled performances:
Would you like help finding nearby parking or restaurants in downtown Athens for the festival weekend?
Event Schedule & Details
Other Upcoming Events at Morton Theatre (March 2026)
•Date(s) & Time(s):
•Friday, April 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM: Opening reception (limited to first 100 guests) followed by the Frames & Flows: Athens Hip-Hop Video Showcase and a panel discussion.
•Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM: Screening of the landmark film Daughters of the Dust, followed by a scholarly panel discussion.
•Event Location: Morton Theatre at 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601.
•Type: Film Festival / Cultural Celebration.
•Description: A celebration of Black storytelling that includes locally produced hip-hop music videos by artists like Cassie Chantel and Amun-Ra, and a screening of Julie Dash's groundbreaking work exploring Gullah/Geechee culture.
•Friday: FREE, but a ticket is required for entry.
•Saturday: $5 in advance or $7 at the door.
•Website: Details and tickets are available through the Morton Theatre Events Page.
•The Rat Pack: Together Again: March 20 at 7:00 PM.
•Banff Mountain Film Festival: March 21 at 7:00 PM.
•TEDxUGA 2026: Dark Mode: March 27 at 7:00 PM.
•Backlight Student Film Festival: March 28–29.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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