Multicultural Film Festivals Spotlight Heritage Nationwide

Multicultural film festivals and community events across the U.S. are highlighting diverse storytelling and heritage in June 2025. The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) returns to Miami with over 70 independent films, a new South African Stories section, expanded discussions on sports, finance, and wellness, and a tribute to the film 'Love Jones.' The Roxbury International Film Festival in Boston showcases over 100 films by and about people of color, including free screenings for Juneteenth and documentaries such as 'Paint Me a Road Out of Here.' The Universe Multicultural Film Festival in Los Angeles features global documentaries on Japanese American history and multicultural traditions, alongside panels and performances. In South Florida, community events like Awkward Dinners and exhibitions by Haitian-American artists foster dialogue about heritage and the immigrant experience. Together, these festivals and events underscore a growing commitment to celebrating and preserving cultural identity through film and the arts.