Langston Hughes Film Festival Returns for Eighth Year

The Eighth Annual Langston Hughes Film Festival in Seattle kicks off on Saturday, April 30 at the Quincy Jones Theater with the premiere of 'Kinyarwanda,' a film based on true events from the Rwandan genocide and directed by Alrick Brown.

The festival's history dates back to 2004, but has already seen rapid growth. Originally a weekend series, this year's festival ends on May 8, and features over 9 days of films and activities. Nights are themed and tailored to particular interest, including a Ladies Night (May 7), which will feature the Seattle premiere of 'Nice & Rough' by filmmaker Sheila Hardy. The film documents the untold story of black women in rock and their contributions to the genre, and includes footage of Nona Hendryx, Joyce Kennedy, Betty Davis and others.

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