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ARRAY is the rebirth of the African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement (AFFRM) Founded by filmmaker Ava DuVernay in 2010. We are an independent film distribution and resource collective comprised of arts advocacy organizations, Maverick volunteers and Rebel member donors worldwide. Varied voices and images in cinema: Array now! www.ArrayNow.com
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Congratulations to Daily Variety for being savvy enough to recognize our very own Paul Garnes as one of the best and brightest American physical producers in the industry. His work on , like so many of Mr. Garnes’ productions, was a labor of love and true testament to his artistry and fortitude. We are lucky to have you at the top of our call sheet, , and forever part of our !
On behalf of ARRAY, you are invited to attend our special tribute to Mr. Bill Duke on Saturday, August 17, which will showcase three of his classic films at our Creative Campus in Historic Filipinotown.
The tribute to Mr. Duke and screening marathon is part of our signature ARRAY 360 film series that celebrates the intersection of cinema, community and conversation. All screenings are free and open to the public with advanced RSVP at arrayplay.com.
Full Schedule for ARRAY’s Bill Duke Tribute
Saturday, 8/17
1:00pm | A Rage In Harlem
4:00pm | Hoodlum
6:30pm | Conversation Mr. Duke by Ava DuVernay
7:30pm | Deep Cover
Last weekend’s ARRAY 360 event with auteur Patricia Cardoso sharing live director’s commentary for her landmark film, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, was a spectacular sold-out affair!
- ARRAY Public Programming
Guess who is coming to ARRAY Creative Campus? The legendary director Bill Duke and award-winning filmmakers Patricia Cardoso and Ed Zwick join us for ARRAY 360!
Our signature film series will pay special tribute to Mr. Duke with a retrospective of his work, including DEEP COVER and HOODLUM. We’re also kicking off our new director commentary series with Patricia Cardoso presenting REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES and Ed Zwick presenting GLORY.
Cinema + Conversation + Community! All at ARRAY’s Creative Campus in LA! Reserve your FREE TIX @ arrayplay.com before they are gone.
Darren Walker is the quiet force behind so much of ARRAY’s success in the non-profit space. Our educational work. Our law enforcement accountability work. Our public programming. Even, our latest film, ORIGIN. All of it has been powered by the vision of Mr. Walker, who cold called our founder Ava DuVernay one day out of the blue after seeing her film, “13th,” and advised her on how to expand ARRAY’s reach through philanthropic support. Under Mr. Walker’s leadership, the Ford Foundation has supported countless artists, entrepreneurs and organizations with an eye toward social progress. ARRAY is proud to be a part of his mighty legacy. And, as he chooses to spread his wings and retire from Ford, we eagerly await his next steps and cheer him on every step of the way. Thank you, Mr. Walker. We salute you today and everyday.
Congratulations to Billy Luther and Ava DuVernay on their Humanitas Prize nominations for FRYBREAD FACE AND ME and ORIGIN!
TUNE-IN! Debuting this month, ARRAY founder Ava DuVernay hosts a multi-faceted ABC television special centered on the caste system in America.
“Our America: Hidden Stories with Ava DuVernay” dives deep into the themes of DuVernay’s critically acclaimed film, “ORIGIN,” exploring the interconnected issues of caste, racism, sexism and more.
The special, produced by ARRAY Filmworks and ABC Owned Television Stations, kicks off this Sunday, July 14 across ABC Owned Television Stations' broadcast and digital platforms, and will be available to stream on Hulu starting July 19. Be sure to check your local listings!
Learn more about this not-to-miss TV event via The Wrap here:
https://lnkd.in/gG7d5TVu
Summer travel plans? ✈️🧳 From NY to WY, our ARRAY Releasing films are packed & ready to go! Stuck at home? You can still beat the heat with a screening from ARRAY Releasing! 🏡☀️ Many of our titles are available for you to enjoy on or you can join our community of film lovers at an upcoming event below:
* 7/13 🎬 ’s LINGUA FRANCA at
* 7/18 🎬 ’s MIDDLE OF NOWHERE AT
* 8/7 🎬 ’s FRYBREAD FACE AND ME at the 15th Annual Native American Education Conference [at]cwc_rustlers
* 8/10 🎬 ’s FRYBREAD FACE AND ME at the Holbaꞌ Pisachiꞌ Native Film Festival
Knowledge is power. Here’s a sneak preview into ARRAY’s most dynamic educational offering yet: The Official ORIGIN Learning Companion! This ain’t your momma’s study guide. But we still love her a lot! www.origin101.org
- ARRAY Education and Understanding
Presidential Debate Edition | “We’ve gotta do something.” ARRAY’s founder Ava DuVernay talks with Late Show’s Stephen Colbert about why it was important for ORIGIN to be released prior to the 2024 Presidential election.
- ARRAY Education
At ARRAY, pride is more than a month. Pride is resistance. Pride is chosen family. Pride is trans rights. Pride is two spirit. Pride is coming out. Pride is an ally. Pride is Black liberation. Pride is q***r liberation. Pride is drag. Pride is for everyone and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating by watching a film that showcases the depth, challenges, beauty & humor within the q***r community. Don’t know where to start? Pick a color from the rainbow below 🏳️🌈
🟥Funny Boy directed by Deepa Mehta
🟧Frybread Face and Me directed by Billy Luther
🟨Mars One directed by Gabriel Martins
🟩Lingua Franca by Isabel Sandoval
🟦Alaska is a Drag directed by Shaz Bennett
🟪Jewel’s Catch One directed by C. Fitz .fitz_
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Thank you ***rty for including ’s FRYBREAD FACE AND ME on your list of “excellent indigenous-focused narratives to stream this weekend!”
Winner of the Best Narrative Feature Award at the 2023 , FRYBREAD FACE AND ME follows two young Navajo cousins from different worlds as they bond during a summer on their grandmother’s ranch, learning more about their family’s past and about themselves.
Available on , ARRAY is proud to celebrate the diversity of the indigenous and q***r community with this fun, family friendly, coming-of-age story
ARRAY Releasing is proud to partner with ’s streaming platform, MANSA, to bring our acclaimed titles to a new audience of film lovers. Free and online, is dedicated to championing Black filmmakers and celebrating the global richness of Black culture. Check out a our titles below and let us know what’s at the top of your ARRAY on MANSA watchlist!
Residue – Directed by Merawi Gerima, follows aspiring filmmaker Jay (Obinna Nwachukwu) returning to his childhood in Washington, DC, a neighborhood that has been gentrified beyond recognition. 🌇🎒
Burning Cane – Directed by Phillip Youmans, is an intimate drama that captures the complexity and complacency of family life and religion in rural Louisiana. 🌾🪟
Jezebel – Directed by Numa Perrier, the film follows 19-year-old Tiffany (Tiffany Tenille) as she navigates her dying mother’s financial struggles. By working as an internet fe**sh cam girl in the 90s, the young woman uses her fantasy world as an escape from her real-life circumstances. 📹💬
They’ve Gotta Have Us – Directed by Simon Fredericks, takes a timely look at the impact of art, activism, and race on Black Cinema over three generations, featuring in-depth interviews with some of Hollywood’s most iconic voices. 🎞️✊🏿
This is the Life – Directed by Ava DuVernay, the documentary chronicles “The Good Life” emcees, the alternative music movement they developed, and their worldwide influence on the art form. 🎤🔥
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Monday Motivation | “Trust yourself and ask lots of questions. You have everything you need to get started.” - Ava DuVernay on filmmaking. Check out her full . Link in bio.
Join us tonight at www.arrayplay.com for a virtual Q&A with Ava DuVernay! Saturday, June 22 at 7:30 PM (PT) following our Hulu Watch Party.
Thursday Tune in Alert! Watch Ava on The Kelly Clarkson Show today and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert tonight.
Ava DuVernay’s ORIGIN from ARRAY Filmworks returns to AMC Theatres for Juneteenth. Take the day to learn, reflect and grow.
A perfect Sunday watch! Ava DuVernay’s ORIGIN, starring Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Emmy winners Niecy Nash-Betts and Nick Offerman and multiple Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, is now streaming on .
"I'm telling stories about triumph and survival."
In this clip, Ava DuVernay talks craft and purpose with Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter. ORIGIN is now Streaming on Hulu.
Script to Screen - Follow along with Ava's ORIGIN script and watch a pivotal scene unfold. ORIGIN is now playing on Hulu.
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"The essence of who Trayvon Martin was was he was a bright kid. He was a bright kid on the way to visit his father...and my goal was to show people that that's all that was. Show his innocence, his character, his charisma, his charm."
--Tony Award-winning actor Myles Frost on his portrayal of Trayvon Martin in ORIGIN (Source: Capital Gazette)
Stream then study! Not only did our film ORIGIN debut this week on Hulu in the #1 spot, but we also launched our much-anticipated ORIGIN Learning Companion. Visit ORIGIN101.org and immerse yourself in our online resource designed to deepen your understanding around the complexities of caste and spark meaningful conversations about the universal struggle for equality and justice.
Packed with lessons, activities, reading lists and behind the scenes footage, this is our 7th guide and our most comprehensive yet. Who is it made for? Anyone who wants to learn. Who can access it? Everyone - it's free and online. We build our learning materials so that they can be used in the classroom or at the kitchen table - perfect for educators, students, community members, clubs and learners of ALL ages.
How do caste systems intersect with things like technology, the environment, the legal system, book bans and gender? Dive into our learning companion to find out.
Want more? Visit ARRAY101.org to find lessons that accompany more ARRAY content like SELMA, QUEEN SUGAR, COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE, WHEN THEY SEE US, SANKOFA and now ORIGIN. Never stop learning.
Now playing on Hulu is Ava DuVernay’s ORIGIN starring Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. In the first 24 hours after its release, ORIGIN landed in the #1 spot on Hulu! Thank you to all the movie lovers out there who are watching, rewatching and sharing.
Ava DuVernay’s bold and beautiful film chronicles the loves and losses of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions.
Join the journey and experience ORIGIN on Hulu from ARRAY.
ARRAY Releasing has partnered with Mansa, a streaming platform dedicated to showcasing the richness of global Black culture, on a licensing agreement to distribute ARRAY’s independent feature films on the platform.
“Ava DuVernay is one of my closest friends and collaborators so I can’t overstate how meaningful this partnership between ARRAY Releasing and Mansa is to me,” said David Oyelowo, co-founder of Mansa. “It’s not just about distributing films; it’s about amplifying the voices of those who have been marginalized for far too long. Our hope is to expand the reach of Ava’s vision, allowing her to continue championing diversity and inclusivity in filmmaking. Together, between ARRAY and Mansa, we aim to rewrite the narrative and ensure that the richness of our stories are celebrated worldwide.”
“ARRAY Releasing, the distribution arm of Ava DuVernay’s art collective ARRAY, is honored to partner with Mansa and continue our dedication to amplifying Black independent storytellers globally,” said Tilane Jones, President of ARRAY. “Exhibiting these transformative stories on the Mansa streaming service will create a new audience of film lovers for our amazing family of directors.”
Last night, we celebrated the upcoming ARRAY release of Debora Souza Silva’s documentary FOR OUR CHILDREN on Netflix. Debuting May 10 on the streaming platform, the film features the tireless work of Reverend Wanda Johnson and her crusade against police violence following the death of her son Oscar Grant. This triumphant film tackles trauma and tragedy by examining “the cycles of courage and care” needed to combat them, as explained by Ms. Souza-Silva. To last night’s sold out audience at the ARRAY Creative Campus, Reverend Johnson encouraged filmgoers to become active in their community and the world around them, insisting that change can come if we do the work. We thank both women for joining us at ARRAY. And we thank our own Tilane Jones, Mercedes Cooper and their teams for last night’s event and the film’s release on Friday just in time for Mother’s Day.
Did you know what you could book a semi-theatrical screening of select ARRAY Releasing titles for your school, community group or convening? Well, you can! Plus, we have screenings around the country unspooling every month! Experience the power of cinema with ARRAY filmmakers!
- 5/1 🎬 FOR OUR CHILDREN by Debora Souza Silva at the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, CA
- 5/11 🎬 IN OUR MOTHERS’ GARDENS by at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, MD
We’re thrilled to share that ARRAY Releasing has acquired Débora Souza Silva’s powerful documentary, FOR OUR CHILDREN! We will distribute the film exclusively on May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day!
FOR OUR CHILDREN is a radical love letter to generations past and present centering two mothers, Reverend Wanda Johnson and Angela Williams, whose lives have been forever altered by police violence against their sons.
Ms. Silva’s emotional chronicle of remembrance and resilience delicately demonstrates how to pay forward lessons learned even in the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy.
Last night, ARRAY Founder Ava DuVernay joined Prof Khalil Muhammad on stage at the ’s JFK Jr Forum to discuss ORIGIN, narrative change and her work overall.
CAMPUS NEWS: We were thrilled to host the leadership of The National Council of Negro Women at the ARRAY Creative Campus this month. celebrates 90 years of service this year and we were honored to welcome National President Shavon Arline-Bradley and her powerful team. NCNW was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. We thank the organization for its fearless advocacy over the decades and its robust support of earlier this year.
AREAY Founder Ava DuVernay at Harvard University on April 24, in conversation with . 💯
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TUNE-IN! Debuting this month, ARRAY founder Ava DuVernay hosts a multi-faceted ABC television special centered on the caste system in America. “Our America: Hidden Stories with Ava DuVernay” dives deep into the themes of DuVernay’s critically acclaimed film, “ORIGIN,” exploring the interconnected issues of caste, racism, sexism and more. The special, produced by ARRAY Filmworks and ABC Owned Television Stations, kicks off this Sunday, July 14 across ABC Owned Television Stations' broadcast and digital platforms, and will be available to stream on Hulu starting July 19. Be sure to check your local listings! Learn more about this not-to-miss TV event via The Wrap here: https://lnkd.in/gG7d5TVu
Presidential Debate Edition | “We’ve gotta do something.” ARRAY’s founder Ava DuVernay talks with Late Show’s Stephen Colbert about why it was important for ORIGIN to be released prior to the 2024 Presidential election. - ARRAY Education
At ARRAY, pride is more than a month. Pride is resistance. Pride is chosen family. Pride is trans rights. Pride is two spirit. Pride is coming out. Pride is an ally. Pride is Black liberation. Pride is queer liberation. Pride is drag. Pride is for everyone and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating by watching a film that showcases the depth, challenges, beauty & humor within the queer community. Don’t know where to start? Pick a color from the rainbow below 🏳️🌈 🟥Funny Boy directed by Deepa Mehta @deepamehtaofficial 🟧Frybread Face and Me directed by Billy Luther @brluther 🟨Mars One directed by Gabriel Martins @gabitomartins 🟩Lingua Franca by Isabel Sandoval @isabelvsandoval 🟦Alaska is a Drag directed by Shaz Bennett @shazbennett 🟪Jewel’s Catch One directed by C. Fitz @c.fitz_ - ARRAY Releasing
Ava DuVernay’s ORIGIN from ARRAY Filmworks returns to AMC Theatres for Juneteenth. Take the day to learn, reflect and grow.
"I'm telling stories about triumph and survival." In this clip, Ava DuVernay talks craft and purpose with Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter. ORIGIN is now Streaming on Hulu.
Script to Screen - Follow along with Ava's ORIGIN script and watch a pivotal scene unfold. ORIGIN is now playing on Hulu. -- "The essence of who Trayvon Martin was was he was a bright kid. He was a bright kid on the way to visit his father...and my goal was to show people that that's all that was. Show his innocence, his character, his charisma, his charm." --Tony Award-winning actor Myles Frost on his portrayal of Trayvon Martin in ORIGIN (Source: Capital Gazette)
Stream then study! Not only did our film ORIGIN debut this week on Hulu in the #1 spot, but we also launched our much-anticipated ORIGIN Learning Companion. Visit ORIGIN101.org and immerse yourself in our online resource designed to deepen your understanding around the complexities of caste and spark meaningful conversations about the universal struggle for equality and justice. Packed with lessons, activities, reading lists and behind the scenes footage, this is our 7th guide and our most comprehensive yet. Who is it made for? Anyone who wants to learn. Who can access it? Everyone - it's free and online. We build our learning materials so that they can be used in the classroom or at the kitchen table - perfect for educators, students, community members, clubs and learners of ALL ages. How do caste systems intersect with things like technology, the environment, the legal system, book bans and gender? Dive into our learning companion to find out. Want more? Visit ARRAY101.org to find lessons that accompany more ARRAY content like SELMA, QUEEN SUGAR, COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE, WHEN THEY SEE US, SANKOFA and now ORIGIN. Never stop learning.
“It is one of the most important films created in our lifetime.” Hear what audiences have to say about Ava DuVernay’s ORIGIN and join the conversation using #MyORIGINStory. #ORIGINMovie is now playing in theaters. Get tickets at www.originfilm.com.
“I wanted the whole thing to be unified in terms of the visuals, and I thought 16 held that.” - ORIGIN writer/director/producer Ava DuVernay Ben Affleck and Ava DuVernay discuss the powerful effect of shooting on 16mm film to create a cohesive look across the different time periods portrayed in ORIGIN. #ORIGINMovie is now playing in theaters. Get tickets at www.originfilm.com.
"I think my whole family would be proud of it." During a post-screening Q&A, the real-life niece of anthropologist Allison Davis expressed how she felt after seeing her relatives portrayed on the big screen. #ORIGINMovie is now playing in theaters. Get tickets at www.originfilm.com.
"It's a beautiful story of love and loss." How do audiences feel after seeing ORIGIN? We would love to hear your thoughts. Use #MyORIGINStory to join the conversation. #ORIGINMovie is now playing in theaters. Get tickets at www.originfilm.com.
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