In Conversation: A Black Film Renaissance at The Apollo’s Jonelle Procope Theater – New York, NY

See In Conversation: A Black Film Renaissance Live in New York on Saturday, February 21, 2026, Doors Open at 2:30 PM

This program celebrates the nearly 30-year partnership between the American Black Film Festival and HBOs Short Film Competition, one of the most influential platforms for the discovery and advancement of Black filmmakers, and a rare example of a sustained collaboration between a major media corporation and a Black-owned cultural institution. Featuring ABFF Founder Jeff Friday, HBO/Warner Bros. Discoverys Dennis Williams, and distinguished alumni of the competition, Steven Caple, Jr. (Creed II and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts) and Christine Swanson (The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel and All American: Homecoming), the conversation reflects on how long-term access, creative risk-taking, and shared commitment helped spark a modern renaissance in Black storytelling across film and television. Both a tribute to legacy and a look forward, this program honors the enduring power of opportunity, partnership, and belief in shaping careers and expanding cultural impact.

Door Time: 01:30pm. Important Message Seating is by General Admission. There is no late seating. Please arrive early. Late comers will be seated at the discretion of house management. There is an overall 4 ticket limit per household for this event. Citi is the preferred card of The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.

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