NATIONAL BLACK
MOVIE DAY
2027
National Black Movie Day is a nationwide celebration of Black film, filmmakers and the stories that shape our culture. This year’s theme, OWN YOUR CREATIVE, celebrates creative ownership, amplifies Black voices and encourages storytellers to take control of how their stories are created, shared and remembered.
WATCH BLACK.
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HOST BLACK.
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SUPPORT BLACK.
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CREATE BLACK.
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SHARE BLACK.
WATCH BLACK. ✳︎ HOST BLACK. ✳︎ SUPPORT BLACK. ✳︎ CREATE BLACK. ✳︎ SHARE BLACK.
WATCH
BLACK.
Watch a Black film at home, in a theater or with friends.
HOST
BLACK.
Organize a watch party, screening, discussion or community gathering.
TAKE NATIONAL BLACK MOVIE DAY WITH YOU.
Hosting a screening, organizing a watch party or sharing National Black Movie Day in your community? Download the official 2027 campaign toolkit for resources to help you participate and spread the word.
SUPPORT
BLACK.
Buy a ticket, rent or purchase a Black film, support a Black filmmaker, film organization or Black-owned cinema/business.
CREATE
BLACK.
Filmmakers and creatives share what they're making, behind-the-scenes footage, works in progress or their filmmaking journey.
SHARE
BLACK.
Post your celebration and use the official National Black Movie Day hashtag so NBMA can amplify participation nationally.
2027
WASHINGTON DC +
NATIONWIDE
OWN THE STORY. OWN THE PROCESS.
Black stories are strongest when Black creatives have the power to shape how they are told. OWN YOUR CREATIVE calls on filmmakers and storytellers to take ownership of their ideas, their craft and the narratives they bring to the screen.
CREATE IT. CLAIM IT. SHARE IT.