Maker After Dark: Tom Hansell
You are invited to join us for a special Maker After Dark session with filmmaker, author, and educator Tom Hansell on Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 PM ET. This evening […]
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Directing for Impact with Resita Cox
Virtural WebinarAs funding and distribution opportunities shrink, independent documentary filmmakers must rethink sustainability. This workshop explores impact-driven filmmaking as a pathway to long-term artistic stability, community transformation, and systemic change. Led […]
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Screening: Beyond the Belt: The Legend of Karriem Abdallah
THE CARY THEATER 122 E. Chatham St., Cary, NC, United StatesAbout Beyond the Belt: The Legend of Karriem Abdallah:
"Beyond The Belt - The Legend of Karriem AbdAllah" chronicles the extraordinary life of Karriem AbdAllah, the first American to create his own martial arts system, whose revolutionary techniques and bold persona transformed martial arts and empowered the Black community. Through rare footage and personal accounts, the film explores his rise from Newark streets to global acclaim, including his historic televised MMA bout during the "Thriller in Manila" scorecard.
"Beyond The Belt - The Legend of Karriem ABdAllah" is a compelling documentary that explores the life and monumental contributions of Al-Mu’assis Karriem AbdAllah, a martial arts pioneer from Newark, New Jersey, and the first American to create his own martial arts system. From his transformative journey on the streets of Newark to becoming a world-renowned martial artist and trainer, Karriem developed a groundbreaking fighting style that produced countless champions and deeply influenced both the martial arts community and the Black community. Making history as a fighter in the world’s first televised MMA bout during the legendary "Thriller in Manila" scorecard against Jeff Smith, Karriem’s unapologetic, bold persona—often perceived as arrogance—was a response to the racial and social challenges of his era. Through rare archival footage, personal accounts, and exclusive interviews, this documentary chronicles Karriem AbdAllah’s revolutionary techniques, unwavering confidence, and fierce determination that forever changed martial arts and inspired generations to come.
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Kinema Screening: Ghetto Children
Virtual ScreeningIn the 1990s and early 2000s, New Orleans was the epicenter of Southern rap, thanks to influential artists Juvenile, B.G., and Soulja Slim. While Juvenile maintains a thriving career, the other two faced tragic outcomes: Soulja Slim was murdered in 2003 just as his career was taking off, and B.G. was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison in 2012. Their sons—Young Juve, T.Y., and Lil’ Soulja Slim—met as teenagers and, inspired by their shared legacies, formed the group Ghetto Children, named after a Juvenile song. This documentary is an intimate portrait of Black boyhood transforming into manhood, shaped by their fathers' legacies. The film explores how these young men strive to carve out their own identities in the music world, navigating the weight of generational expectations, the families they build, and the culture that surrounds them.
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Screening: How To Sue The Klan
Nickelodeon Theatre 1607 Main Street, Columbia, SC, United StatesThis documentary tells the story of a racist attack that took place in the home state of the KKK and how that landmark case is still used in court today to fight cases of hate. After Klansmen shot and injured five Black women in 1980 Chattanooga, the women were able to take the KKK to federal civil court using the long-forgotten Enforcement Act of 1871 – also known as the Ku Klux Klan Act. Today the Act is seeing a revival with civil cases in Charlottesville and Washington DC where lawyers hope to address resurgent hate groups. This film seeks to commemorate a piece of civil rights history still resonating in today’s civil courts.
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Mentorship Webinar: DIY: The Documentary Director as the Cinematographer
Virtural WebinarWhen resources are limited, becoming the cinematographer of your own films can be a powerful creative advantage. In this webinar, filmmaker and cinematographer Andy Sarjahani breaks down the benefits of this approach and discusses how it has supported his filmmaking practice and independent career.
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Mentorship Webinar: Ethical Filmmaking
Virtural WebinarWhat does it truly mean to make films ethically? Join Emmy Award–winning producer and director Daresha Kyi for a powerful and timely conversation on embedding accountability, care, and justice into every stage of the filmmaking process.
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Southern Documentary Convening
FeaturedThe Fruit 305 S Dillard St, Durham, NC, United States2026 Southern Documentary ConveningThe Southern Documentary Convening is an annual three-day conference for first-time, emerging and experienced documentary makers taking place this year in Durham, NC. Attendees will benefit from workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. The event aims to provide both practical skills and artistic growth through personal connections and relevant discussions.
