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African American Film Festival Begins

Megan Dooley

We’ve waited 72 years to meet a princess like Tiana. In the history of Disney’s animated fairy tales, we all know Snow White, Princess Aurora and Cinderella. Belle and Ariel came later, their fair-skinned complexions falling in line with their princess predecessors. In 1992, Disney integrated their princess line-up with the Middle Eastern Jasmine, followed closely by Native American Pocahontas and the Chinese Mulan.

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Black Filmmakers Bring Family Focus to Six-Year-Old Festival

Amanda Williams

Stephanie and Floyd Rance are parents of six-year-old, though their child is a film festival. And this year, their Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is pitching a family-friendly theme: there will be a new focus on children’s entertainment, and new limits on language in the selections.

The Rances, who own Run and Shoot Filmworks in New York city, are the organizers of the film festival which begins today and runs through Saturday. Films will be shown in Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven.

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The 23rd Annual African American Film Festival

The crowd for Magic City premieres.
The crowd for Magic City premieres.
Ray Ewing
The crowd for Magic City premieres.
The crowd for Magic City premieres.
Ray Ewing
Waiting in line at the performing arts center.
Waiting in line at the performing arts center.
Ray Ewing
Waiting in line at the performing arts center.
Waiting in line at the performing arts center.
Ray Ewing
Movie showings took place at the PAC at the regional high school.
Movie showings took place at the PAC at the regional high school.
Ray Ewing
Movie showings took place at the PAC at the regional high school.
Movie showings took place at the PAC at the regional high school.
Ray Ewing
Guests arrive for Stanley Nelson's new film We Want The Funk!
Guests arrive for Stanley Nelson's new film We Want The Funk!
Ray Ewing
Guests arrive for Stanley Nelson's new film We Want The Funk!
Guests arrive for Stanley Nelson's new film We Want The Funk!
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Phillip Daniel, Imole Ladipo, Nnamdi Kanaga, Nene Nwoko, Janet Adebayo.
[l-r] Phillip Daniel, Imole Ladipo, Nnamdi Kanaga, Nene Nwoko, Janet Adebayo.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Phillip Daniel, Imole Ladipo, Nnamdi Kanaga, Nene Nwoko, Janet Adebayo.
[l-r] Phillip Daniel, Imole Ladipo, Nnamdi Kanaga, Nene Nwoko, Janet Adebayo.
Ray Ewing
Jay Durrah with his art.
Jay Durrah with his art.
Ray Ewing
Jay Durrah with his art.
Jay Durrah with his art.
Ray Ewing
Iquan Mitchell, Tahirah Waite, Oshantay Waite with Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine.
Iquan Mitchell, Tahirah Waite, Oshantay Waite with Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine.
Ray Ewing
Iquan Mitchell, Tahirah Waite, Oshantay Waite with Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine.
Iquan Mitchell, Tahirah Waite, Oshantay Waite with Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine.
Ray Ewing
Paintings by Akindele John at Waterkolours gallery.
Paintings by Akindele John at Waterkolours gallery.
Ray Ewing
Paintings by Akindele John at Waterkolours gallery.
Paintings by Akindele John at Waterkolours gallery.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Bryant McInnis, Mia Hall from Brooklyn.
[l-r] Bryant McInnis, Mia Hall from Brooklyn.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Bryant McInnis, Mia Hall from Brooklyn.
[l-r] Bryant McInnis, Mia Hall from Brooklyn.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Carla Thomas, Davonda Boone.
[l-r] Carla Thomas, Davonda Boone.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Carla Thomas, Davonda Boone.
[l-r] Carla Thomas, Davonda Boone.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Elana Williams, Indira Gooding.
[l-r] Elana Williams, Indira Gooding.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Elana Williams, Indira Gooding.
[l-r] Elana Williams, Indira Gooding.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Natasha Ero, Angella Katharine, Mabella Barnor.
[l-r] Natasha Ero, Angella Katharine, Mabella Barnor.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Natasha Ero, Angella Katharine, Mabella Barnor.
[l-r] Natasha Ero, Angella Katharine, Mabella Barnor.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Shawn Taylor, Peggie Allen, Michael Moore, Kim Bailey.
[l-r] Shawn Taylor, Peggie Allen, Michael Moore, Kim Bailey.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] Shawn Taylor, Peggie Allen, Michael Moore, Kim Bailey.
[l-r] Shawn Taylor, Peggie Allen, Michael Moore, Kim Bailey.
Ray Ewing
Ron Cole is president of Pronghorn Company.
Ron Cole is president of Pronghorn Company.
Ray Ewing
Ron Cole is president of Pronghorn Company.
Ron Cole is president of Pronghorn Company.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
Ray Ewing
Michael Jay Tollin directed Unraveling George.
Michael Jay Tollin directed Unraveling George.
Ray Ewing
Michael Jay Tollin directed Unraveling George.
Michael Jay Tollin directed Unraveling George.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
Ray Ewing
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
Ray Ewing
Audience for Magic City.
Audience for Magic City.
Ray Ewing
Audience for Magic City.
Audience for Magic City.
Ray Ewing
Discussion following Magic City.
Discussion following Magic City.
Ray Ewing
Discussion following Magic City.
Discussion following Magic City.
Ray Ewing
Discussion following Magic City.
Discussion following Magic City.
Ray Ewing
Discussion following Magic City.
Discussion following Magic City.
Ray Ewing
The crowd for Magic City premieres.
Waiting in line at the performing arts center.
Movie showings took place at the PAC at the regional high school.
Guests arrive for Stanley Nelson's new film We Want The Funk!
[l-r] Phillip Daniel, Imole Ladipo, Nnamdi Kanaga, Nene Nwoko, Janet Adebayo.
Jay Durrah with his art.
Iquan Mitchell, Tahirah Waite, Oshantay Waite with Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine.
Paintings by Akindele John at Waterkolours gallery.
[l-r] Bryant McInnis, Mia Hall from Brooklyn.
[l-r] Carla Thomas, Davonda Boone.
[l-r] Elana Williams, Indira Gooding.
[l-r] Natasha Ero, Angella Katharine, Mabella Barnor.
[l-r] Shawn Taylor, Peggie Allen, Michael Moore, Kim Bailey.
Ron Cole is president of Pronghorn Company.
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
Michael Jay Tollin directed Unraveling George.
[l-r] William Rhoden, Michael Jay Tollin, Sharrie Williams, and Larry Miller discuss Unraveling George.
Audience for Magic City.
Discussion following Magic City.
Discussion following Magic City.

The African American Film Festival returns to the Island for its 23rd year.

The annual event continues through Saturday, August 9 with a full schedule of movies and discussions with film creators and executives.