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Uplifting the untold stories of the Civil Rights era to inspire renewed activism.

The focus of the entire film festival is the untold or lesser told stories of the civil rights movement. A focus on the thousands of men and women who courageously worked to make this nation whole.” -Robert Raben, festival founder

The March on Washington Film Festival increases awareness of the untold events and unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspires a renewed passion for activism. The Film Festival leverages the power of film, music, scholarship, and the arts to share these important stories. It was founded in 2013, on the 50th anniversary of the original March on Washington.

10/19/2026

Only one day left to watch the March On! Virtual Film Festival! 🎬

For the past two weeks, audiences everywhere have been streaming this year’s film competition selections. These films bring the unsung heroes of our past and the movements shaping our future to the screen. Tomorrow, October 20, is your last chance to watch them from home and vote for your Audience Choice favorite.

Grab some popcorn, invite a friend, and help us celebrate a new generation of storytellers. 🍿

👉 Watch now: https://marchon26.eventive.org/welcome

10/06/2026

🎬 Our Virtual Film Festival opens TODAY!

At March On!, we believe stories of justice belong to everyone, not only the people who can join us in Washington, DC. So we're bringing this year's films to screens everywhere.

From now through October 20, you can stream work from student and emerging filmmakers at your own pace, then vote for the films that move you:

🎥 Tomorrow's Truth Tellers: vote for your favorite
🎥 The Power of Story: vote for your favorite
🎥 Feature Films: Rosenwald & the Black Legacy Project

Your votes help choose our Audience Choice winners! 🗳️

🎟️ Virtual pass: just $5, which only covers our platform costs
📅 October 6–20
👉 https://marchon26.eventive.org/welcome

Watch from anywhere, vote for your favorites, and share the stories that move you.

10/05/2026

🎤 Just announced! Malachi "MalPractice" Byrd will perform during the talkback at The Power of Partnership: Rosenwald, Washington, and the Arc of Justice tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6!

A proud Washingtonian, MalPractice was D.C.'s inaugural Youth Poet Laureate and is the 2025 winner of the DC Poet Project. He is a poet, author, teacher, and songwriter who has taught in more than 100 schools across the DMV.

📍 Exhibition, Talkback & Reception
🕔 5 PM | National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC
Details: marchonfest.org

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525 9th Street, 7th Floor C/O Raben
Washington D.C., DC
20004

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https://www.marchonfest.org/

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