Roxbury Film Festival (RFF). RFF, the largest film festival in New England dedicated to films that celebrate people of color, features a variety of films, from features, documentaries, shorts and youth-produced works.
"This year's festival is especially notable for the caliber of films that we will be screening and our exceptional filmmaking panels and workshops. We are showing fewer films than we did last year, but I think the films at the ninth RFF are particularly impressive."
Lisa Simmons, president of The Color of Film Collaborative adds, "With evolving media technology and myriad distribution avenues, it is now more important than ever to support independent voices. Festivals like RFF are integral to the dissemination of those unique voices and stories that are found beyond the superficiality of Hollywood."
Actor Boris Kodjoe ("Madea's Family Reunion", "Love & Basketball" and "Soul Food: The Series") as well as acting coach and Boston native Susan Batson are among the special guests attending this year's Festival.
Also appearing is Anthony Montgomery star of RFF opening night film, "I'm Through with White Girls," a romantic comedy directed by Jennifer Sharp. Victoria Rowell will screen her new short film, "The Mentor" and will be signing copies of her book, The Women Who Raised Me.
Please see attached release for complete details on the ninth annual Roxbury Film Festival.
Allison Auldridge
Marketing Manager
ACT Roxbury / Roxbury Film Festival
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Roxbury Film Festival
August 1-5, 2007
Films Celebrating People of Color
