The African Diaspora International Film Festival

Join us for the The African Diaspora International Film Festival 2025!

Schedule of Events:

10am - Black Music Program: St. Louis Blues - a Classic; The Disappearance of Miss Scott & Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me

After he writes a theme song for a local politician, Gogo, a speakeasy singer, convinces Will to be her accompanist. Will is estranged from his father for many years while he writes and publishes many blues songs. | The Disappearance of Miss Scott chronicles Hazel Scott’s meteoric rise as a jazz talent and major Hollywood star before being blacklisted during the Red Scare. | The untold and ultimately inspiring story of legendary singer, Teddy Pendergrass, the man poised to be the biggest R&B art...

10:00am - St. Louis Blues

After he writes a theme song for a local politician, Gogo, a speakeasy singer, convinces Will to be her accompanist. Will is estranged from his father for many years while he writes and publishes many blues songs.

12:00pm - The Disappearance of Miss Scott

The Disappearance of Miss Scott chronicles Hazel Scott’s meteoric rise as a jazz talent and major Hollywood star before being blacklisted during the Red Scare.

2:00pm - Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me

The untold and ultimately inspiring story of legendary singer, Teddy Pendergrass, the man poised to be the biggest R&B artist of all time until the tragic accident that changed his life forever at the age of only 31.

4:00pm - The Man Died

When an idealistic writer is jailed by the military after his mediation to stop a civil war is misconstrued as support for the rebels, his ideals are put to the ultimate test as he battles for his sanity and his life.

6:15pm - Megnot (+Q&A) - Special Presentation

A compelling drama that bridges the personal and the universal, set against the breathtaking landscapes of Arba Minch and the vibrant streets of Addis Ababa

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