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Harnessing the power of film, music and the arts, the March on Washington Film Festival, going on now at various venues throughout the District, tells stories of the past and reminds viewers that the fight for civil rights continues.
"The festival commemorates civil rights leaders the Fannie Lou Hamer and Harry T. Moore but also helps foster a new generation of civil rights activists committed to fanning the flames of social unrest that have shaken up our country in past months to create a national movement," said Robert Raben, event founder.
The festival's opening night featured the Civil Rights Act of 1964: A Long Struggle for Freedom exhibition located in the historic Thomas Jefferson Building. Civil rights activist Julian Bond attended and shared reflections with opening night patrons.
The 10-day festival officially kicked off last Wednesday, July 15 with a discussion of women of the civil rights era and a...