Black Hollywood Invades American Black American Film Festival! Taraji P. Henson, Chanel Iman, Tyson Beckford, Naturi Naughton, Tracee Ellis Ross [Photos]

Gayle King, Roger Bobb, Essence Atkins, Malinda Williams

Gayle King, Roger Bobb, Essence Atkins, Malinda Williams

Over the weekend, black actors, actresses, directors and producers took their talents to NYC for the American Black Film Festival.

Taraji P. Henson, ABFF Founder, Nicole

Taraji P. Henson, ABFF Founder, Nicole

The annual festival is an independent film festival that focuses primarily on works by Black members of the film industry. It’s held annually and features full-length narratives, short films, mobile entertainment and documentaries, all by and/or featuring Black writers, directors, actors, and actresses.

Tyson Beckford

Tyson Beckford

Check out who we spotted on the red carpet and speaking at a few panel sessions.

Angela simmons

Angela Simmons

Naturi Naughton

Naturi Naughton

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