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African Film Festival Atlanta 2026
Thursday March 26, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $15
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The African Fil Festival Atlanta (AFFATL) returns for its fifth edition, spotlighting bold, diverse, and visionary storytelling from African Diaspora. Powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation Inc. (AFAF), AFFATL is Georgia's first homegrown African Film festival and the only event of its kind i...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "Son of the Soil" (Day 1)
Thursday March 26, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $18.27
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"Son of the Soil"
Son of the Soil is the opening night feature with a gripping story of loss, vengeance, and redemption. Advance tickets are strongly recommended for this powerful screening.
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2026 African Atlanta Film Festival Shorts Program 3: "Golly" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Golly"
Golly is a gripping short film centered on Martin Freeman, a man tormented by the memory of the day his youngest son died—the same day he betrayed his wife. Martin, the creator of Black and Proud, a fictional hit sitcom from the 90s/early 2000s (think Everybody Hates Chris), spent his care...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "The House That Never Sleeps" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"The House that Never Sleeps"
When a once-prolific novelist, now reclusive and no longer writing, is interviewed by a fan podcaster about his process and first short story, he must confront the secret behind his prolific work and be reborn as an artist.
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Saturday March 28, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"The Missing Piece"
Clarence tries to recreate his late mother's signature dish from a recipe she left him, but the last ingredient is an illegible smudge. Drifting through dual crises of grief and identity, he meets Emi, a bodega store owner insistent on helping with the dish but focused on mendi...
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2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "Beyond Tarkwa Bay" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Beyond Tarkwa Bay"
When Naval bulldozers raze his beachfront community, a teenage surfer channels his fight into a surfing competition that could be his only way out.
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The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL), powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation... [click here for more]2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 3: "A Fight For Time" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"A Fight For Time"
This film plunges into the profound complexities of Mickey's world, revealing how systemic issues like trauma, poverty, and a desperate lack of opportunity converged to shape his fate.
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The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL), powered... [click here for more]2026 African Film Festival Atlanta: "To Adaego With Love" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 01:45 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"To Adaego With Love"
To Adaego With Love is a moving historical romance set in Nigeria that explores unity, sacrifice, and the courage to choose love in the face of conflict. Advance tickets are strongly recommended for this heartfelt and uplifting screening.
About African Film Festival Atlanta... [click here for more]2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 3: "Float" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Float"
Fourteen-year-old champion swimmer Wendo is dreading the first day of practice with her swimming club after a long Christmas break. Her body has changed over the holidays. On the ride to the local gym, she endures teasing from her cheeky nine-year-old brother, Dede about these changes.
A... [click here for more]2026 African Film Festival Atlanta Shorts Program 4: "Unbound" (Day 3)
Saturday March 28, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: From $14.21
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"Unbound"
After eight years of dating, Chinasa’s boyfriend Kingsley, breaks off their relationship right after her seventh abortion. She confronts the depth of her faith when she is faced with the challenge of forgiving him several years later for her healing and that of her family.
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Hocus Pocus (1993): 3PM | 5PM | 7PM
Monday October 27, 2025 04:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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Movie showing of Hocus Pocus held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students Faculty/Staff
P... [click here for more]The Wild Robot - Showtimes: 3PM, 5PM, 7PM
Monday April 21, 2025 03:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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Movie showing of The Wild Robot held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students Faculty/Staff
... [click here for more]Everything Everywhere All at Once - Showtimes: 3PM, 5:30PM, 8PM
Monday April 14, 2025 03:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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Movie showing of Everything Everywhere All at Once held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
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Stud... [click here for more]It Ends With Us - Showtimes: 3PM, 5:45PM, 8PM
Monday April 7, 2025 03:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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Movie showing of It Ends With Us held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students
Faculty/Staff... [click here for more]Moana 2 - Showtimes: 3PM, 5PM, 7PM
Monday March 31, 2025 03:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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Movie showing of Moana 2 held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students Faculty/Staff Public
... [click here for more]Wicked - Showtimes: 3PM, 6PM
Monday March 24, 2025 03:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: $3 for faculty/staff, $5 for guests
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Movie showing of Wicked held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students Faculty/Staff Public
I... [click here for more]African Film and Arts Festival Atlanta 2025
Thursday March 13, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: Free + $20
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The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL), powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation inc., is pleased to announce its official film selection and ticket sales for its 4th edition, taking place from March 13th - 17th, 2025.
AFFATL’s theme this year is African Voices, Global Stage: The Nollywo...
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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Showtimes: 3PM, 5:30PM, 8PM
Monday December 2, 2024 03:00 PM EST
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: Admission is free with a valid Georgia State University student ID. Faculty and staff: $3 with valid university ID. General Admission: $5. Credit and debit cards only.
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Movie showing of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
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Who is this event open ... [click here for more]Fly Me to the Moon - Showtimes: 3PM, 5:30PM, 8PM
Monday November 18, 2024 03:00 PM EST
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: Free with a valid Georgia State University student ID. Faculty and staff: $3 with valid university ID. General Admission: $5. Credit and debit cards only.
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Movie showing of Fly Me to the Moon held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die - Showtimes: 3PM, 5:30PM, 8PM
Monday November 11, 2024 03:00 PM EST
Cinefest Film Theatre at Georgia State University
Cost: Free with a valid Georgia State University student ID. Faculty and staff: $3 with valid university ID. General Admission: $5. Credit and debit cards only.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Movie showing of Bad Boys: Ride or Die held at Cinefest, 2nd floor, Student Center West. All shows are general seating. The movie theater lobby opens 10 minutes prior to the scheduled screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Additional Information Who is this event open to? Students
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