The Stone Center’s Diaspora Festival of Black & Independent Film returns for another powerful celebration of cinema, storytelling, and voices from across the African diaspora.
Since 2004, the festival has brought audiences together for compelling films, engaging conversations, and thought-provoking dialogue with filmmakers, scholars, and our community.
✨ Opening Night
📅 Thursday, Sept. 10
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Sonja Haynes Stone Center
🎥 Three must-see films
💫 Free & open to all
Come experience an unforgettable evening of film and conversation as we kick off this year’s festival. We can’t wait to see you there!
RSVP: https://go.unc.edu/filmfest2026
