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ARRAY "Change is ours to create." www.ArrayNow.com Our work is dedicated to the amplification of independent films by people of color and women filmmakers globally.

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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Saturday, January 18 @ 2:00PM | Academy MuseumAcademy Museum of Motion Pictures: David Oyelowo gives a stirring performa...
01/06/2025

Saturday, January 18 @ 2:00PM | Academy Museum

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: David Oyelowo gives a stirring performance as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this powerful historical drama from Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay. Avoiding the traditional approach to the Hollywood biopic, DuVernay’s film focuses on Dr. King’s struggle for equal voting rights, culminating in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march. Bradford Young’s sensitive, nuanced cinematography is one of the highlights of the film, a Best Picture nominee that won Original Song for “Glory,” by Common and John Legend. On the occasion of the 10thanniversary of the film’s wide release, this program will conclude with a post-screening conversation that will dive into the craft of the filmmakers, DuVernay’s approach to biographical filmmaking, and a detailed history of the film's production.

TICKETS: https://www.academymuseum.org/en/programs/detail/10-years-after-the-win-selma-01931d37-e27a-fa44-7332-f4463b60cbad

Saluting our friend Josh Welsh of Film Independent, who had journeyed onto his glory. Josh was a long-time champion of i...
01/03/2025

Saluting our friend Josh Welsh of Film Independent, who had journeyed onto his glory. Josh was a long-time champion of independent film, from its development to its making to its distribution and amplification. He was trusted colleague of ARRAY’s senior leadership team and comrade in our work. We will always remember his passion, dedication and kindness. Our hearts are with the team at and with Josh’s family and many friends. He was one of a kind.

Happy New Year from all of us at ARRAY! Here’s to dreaming bigger, building better and making even more of an impact, wh...
12/31/2024

Happy New Year from all of us at ARRAY! Here’s to dreaming bigger, building better and making even more of an impact, wherever you are. Onward!

12/28/2024

What a year! In the fight against book bans and censorship, ARRAY chose to “Let Freedom Read!” In 2024, we hosted librarians and independent bookstore owners at our Creative Campus for a powerful discussion on why access to diverse stories matters more than ever.

Take action with us:
🎥 Step 1: Watch the full conversation at ARRAYplay.com.
📚 Step 2: Visit our Little Free Library at Glendale Blvd + Colton St in Los Angeles to discover your next great read. Take a book and leave a book.
📖 Step 3: Use our ORIGIN 101 learning companion to inspire deeper dialogue in your classroom, book club or community—available now at array101.org.

The fight for stories is the fight for freedom.
- ARRAY Public Programming



12/28/2024

You watched ORIGIN in 2024 and it changed how you see the world. What's the next film that will move you?

Explore our curated picks on Letterboxd that continue the conversation: Letterboxd.com/ARRAYnow

✨ Now it’s your turn: What films have sparked new perspectives for you? Drop your recommendations in the comments!

12/24/2024

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of the best moments in film, TV, music, and books from 2024. The ARRAY team put together a list of our favorite picks from this year.

What were your top favorites? Let us know in the comments!

Big things are coming in 2025—stay connected at ARRAYnow.com.

12/23/2024

From our ARRAY family to yours, have a blessed holiday season! ✨

This Filmmaker Friday, we invite you to celebrate legendary filmmaker Haile Gerima and his ARRAY Releasing film, SANKOFA...
12/20/2024

This Filmmaker Friday, we invite you to celebrate legendary filmmaker Haile Gerima and his ARRAY Releasing film, SANKOFA.

Re-released and restored in 4K through ARRAY, SANKOFA is a seminal work that has resonated across the African diaspora for nearly three decades. This work by Haile Gerima, which was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival, follows a modern-day African-American model transported back to a West African slave plantation, powerfully confronting the romanticization of slavery in American culture.

Book a screening of SANKOFA through and visit sankofa101.org to learn more with our free learning guide.

--ARRAY Releasing

12/18/2024

What should you read before 2024 ends? 📚 We asked the experts—Nikki High, owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf, Chris Taylor from the Los Angeles Library and American Library Association leaders Cindy Hohl and Betsy Gomez—for their top picks. Bold, banned and brilliant reads await. Watch now and get inspired.

-ARRAY Education

12/17/2024

"The crew. That is your team. You are a part of them and they are a part of you."— Bill Duke at ARRAY with Ava DuVernay

2024 gifted ARRAY with legendary filmmaker Mr. Bill Duke during a daylong retrospective celebrating his pioneering work in Black Cinema. We are forever thankful for the reel gems dropped by Mr. Duke during his in-person conversation moderated by Ava DuVernay at ARRAY Creative Campus. Watch the full conversation at ARRAYplay.com for insights on how Bill Duke has navigated Hollywood's creative landscape from acting to directing!

12/12/2024

As we bring the semester to a close, we are thrilled to celebrate our incredible Fall 2024 interns here at ARRAY! Seven students joined us both on campus and remotely, representing schools from across the country. Together, they explored the powerful intersection of film, arts, social activism, community engagement, and education. Here’s to theirbright futures and the impactful journeys ahead — Onward!

12/11/2024

"I hope I die warmed by the life that I tried to live."

Today, we honor the incredible life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni—poet, activist, author, professor, and a vital voice of the Black Arts Movement. Her words celebrated the depth and beauty of Black life—our resilience, struggles, and boundless joy. Thank you, Sister Giovanni. You were, are, and will forever be a wonder.

ARRAY is now hiring! We will welcome three dynamic professionals to join our team based in Los Angeles. These roles will...
12/06/2024

ARRAY is now hiring! We will welcome three dynamic professionals to join our team based in Los Angeles. These roles will help grow our belief that “change is ours to create.” Could you be our next team member? We hope so! 

View full job details and apply at arraynow.com/work-with-array/

12/02/2024

Dear Angelenos, 'tis the season to give! This , join ARRAY in reaching our goal of collecting 100 donated books for our Little Free Library. Stop by the corner of Glendale Blvd. & Colton St. (90026) this week to drop off a book! Don’t forget to snap a photo and tag !

Not in Los Angeles? Search online to find a near you!


—ARRAY Education

On our ARRAY Campus, which stands on the ancestral homelands of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation—the First Angelenos—we are ...
11/27/2024

On our ARRAY Campus, which stands on the ancestral homelands of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation—the First Angelenos—we are proud to celebrate Indigenous artistry. This breathtaking mural by Andrew Morrison of the Haida Tribe in Alaska and Apache Tribe in Arizona serves as a constant reminder of the strength and creativity of Native peoples. As we reflect this week, we honor the Tongva and all Indigenous communities whose stories and contributions continue to shape the world around us.

11/26/2024

One year ago this week, Billy Luther’s "Frybread Face and Me" premiered on Netflix from ARRAY Releasing, introducing audiences to a beautifully crafted coming-of-age story set against the vast landscapes of the Navajo Nation.

Frybread Face and Me has been embraced by schools, film groups and critics alike, earning accolades for its cast and director Billy Luther’s visionary storytelling. Yet its true magic lies in its ability to connect us all to universal themes of belonging, resilience and self-discovery.

If you haven’t experienced this modern classic yet, now is the perfect time. Celebrate the one-year anniversary by streaming "Frybread Face and Me" on today—and discover why it continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

11/23/2024

AND THAT'S A WRAP! The 2024 edition of ARRAY360, our cinema and conversation series, has come to an end!

5 events. 10 films. Hundreds of community members coming together to celebrate consciously curated cinema.

Thank you for vibing with ARRAY at our Creative Campus—we can’t wait to see you in 2025!

Until next time,
Your favorite film friends,
—ARRAY Public Programming

Share your pictures, tag us and stay up to date on programming at Arrayplay.com!

#2024

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What a year! In the fight against book bans and censorship, ARRAY chose to “Let Freedom Read!” In 2024, we hosted librarians and independent bookstore owners at our Creative Campus for a powerful discussion on why access to diverse stories matters more than ever. Take action with us: 🎥 Step 1: Watch the full conversation at ARRAYplay.com. 📚 Step 2: Visit our Little Free Library at Glendale Blvd + Colton St in Los Angeles to discover your next great read. Take a book and leave a book. 📖 Step 3: Use our ORIGIN 101 learning companion to inspire deeper dialogue in your classroom, book club or community—available now at array101.org. The fight for stories is the fight for freedom. - ARRAY Public Programming @americanlibraryassociation @octavias_bookshelf #Liberatedlit #Bannedbooksweek #letfreedomread #censorship #ALA #Read #Array360 #array

You watched ORIGIN in 2024 and it changed how you see the world. What's the next film that will move you? Explore our curated picks on Letterboxd that continue the conversation: Letterboxd.com/ARRAYnow ✨ Now it’s your turn: What films have sparked new perspectives for you? Drop your recommendations in the comments! #ORIGIN #ARRAYRecommends

ARRAY Faves 2024
ARRAY Faves 2024

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of the best moments in film, TV, music, and books from 2024. The ARRAY team put together a list of our favorite picks from this year. What were your top favorites? Let us know in the comments! Big things are coming in 2025—stay connected at ARRAYnow.com. #ARRAY #Bestof2024 #Favorites

From our ARRAY family to yours, have a blessed holiday season! ✨

Books to Read
Books to Read

What should you read before 2024 ends? 📚 We asked the experts—Nikki High, owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf, Chris Taylor from the Los Angeles Library and American Library Association leaders Cindy Hohl and Betsy Gomez—for their top picks. Bold, banned and brilliant reads await. Watch now and get inspired. -ARRAY Education

Bill Duke's Filmmaking Tips
Bill Duke's Filmmaking Tips

"The crew. That is your team. You are a part of them and they are a part of you."— Bill Duke at ARRAY with Ava DuVernay 2024 gifted ARRAY with legendary filmmaker Mr. Bill Duke during a daylong retrospective celebrating his pioneering work in Black Cinema. We are forever thankful for the reel gems dropped by Mr. Duke during his in-person conversation moderated by Ava DuVernay at ARRAY Creative Campus. Watch the full conversation at ARRAYplay.com for insights on how Bill Duke has navigated Hollywood's creative landscape from acting to directing! #directing #film #filmproduction #BillDuke #AvaDuVernay #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes

ARRAY Interns 2024
ARRAY Interns 2024

As we bring the semester to a close, we are thrilled to celebrate our incredible Fall 2024 interns here at ARRAY! Seven students joined us both on campus and remotely, representing schools from across the country. Together, they explored the powerful intersection of film, arts, social activism, community engagement, and education. Here’s to theirbright futures and the impactful journeys ahead — Onward!

"I hope I die warmed by the life that I tried to live." Today, we honor the incredible life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni—poet, activist, author, professor, and a vital voice of the Black Arts Movement. Her words celebrated the depth and beauty of Black life—our resilience, struggles, and boundless joy. Thank you, Sister Giovanni. You were, are, and will forever be a wonder.

Dear Angelenos, 'tis the season to give! This #GivingTuesday, join ARRAY in reaching our goal of collecting 100 donated books for our Little Free Library. Stop by the corner of Glendale Blvd. & Colton St. (90026) this week to drop off a book! Don’t forget to snap a photo and tag @ARRAYnow! Not in Los Angeles? Search online to find a @littlefreelibrary near you! #LittleFreeLibrary #GivingTuesday #letfreedomread —ARRAY Education

One year ago this week, Billy Luther’s "Frybread Face and Me" premiered on Netflix from ARRAY Releasing, introducing audiences to a beautifully crafted coming-of-age story set against the vast landscapes of the Navajo Nation. Frybread Face and Me has been embraced by schools, film groups and critics alike, earning accolades for its cast and director Billy Luther’s visionary storytelling. Yet its true magic lies in its ability to connect us all to universal themes of belonging, resilience and self-discovery. If you haven’t experienced this modern classic yet, now is the perfect time. Celebrate the one-year anniversary by streaming "Frybread Face and Me" on @Netflix today—and discover why it continues to captivate audiences worldwide. #FrybreadFaceAndMe #BillyLuther #IndigenousCinema #SupportIndieFilm @brluther

AND THAT'S A WRAP! The 2024 edition of ARRAY360, our cinema and conversation series, has come to an end! 5 events. 10 films. Hundreds of community members coming together to celebrate consciously curated cinema. Thank you for vibing with ARRAY at our Creative Campus—we can’t wait to see you in 2025! Until next time, Your favorite film friends, —ARRAY Public Programming Share your pictures, tag us and stay up to date on programming at Arrayplay.com! #Array360 #2024 #ARRAY #BillDuke #PatriciaCardoso #EdZwick #ALA #OctaviaBookshelf #LittleFreeLibrary #BannedBooksWeek #SilentMovieDay

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