Phoenix Film Festival to Spotlight African American Films on March 27 – April 6

Posted On 02 Mar 2025

Tag: african american, art, diversity, Film, filmmakers, phoenix film festival, scottsdale

The Phoenix Film Festival returns March 27 – April 6 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Over the past two decades, the Phoenix Film Festival has been a stage for thousands of aspiring filmmakers, debuting over 150 films annually. This year, the festival is continuing to spotlight diverse stories and storytellers including a fantastic lineup of African American films!

Here are some of the highlights. You can learn more about these films HERE and review the entire festival schedule HERE.

The festival will be held at Harkins Scottsdale 101, 7000 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix.

SOME KIND OF JUSTICE
Gerald Owens’ world is devastated after the senseless murder of his only child, Jefferson. With no willing witnesses, and police having no clues, Gerald teams up with the surviving father of another murder victim, and together they set out to get “Some Kind of Justice!”

Screening Time(s):
Friday, March 28 at 1:50pm
Saturday, March 29 at 1:40pm
Sunday, March 30 at 11:20am

SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED
Hidden away deep in the suburban San Fernando Valley, legendary cult musician Swamp Dogg, alongside housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty, has transformed his home into an artistic playground. Together, they navigate the tumultuous waves of the music industry and forge a wonderfully bizarre and inspiring path across time and space.

Screening Time(s):
Tuesday, April 1 at 2:15pm
Thursday, April 3 at 7:10pm

THE WAITING GAME
Incredible story of the ABA players who created much of what the billion-dollar NBA is today – the 3-point shot, slam dunk contest, player fashion, and career innovators – are forgotten in a business deal gone bad. A tiny not-for-profit fight back in this David vs. Goliath film.

Screening Time(s):
Thursday, Apr 3 at 2:25pm
Friday, Apr 4 at 3:30pm
Saturday, Apr 5 at 9:30am

Tickets are now on sale and you can get yours HERE! You won’t want to miss out on seeing these incredible films!

Events are subject to change without notice.

About the Author

Tremaine Jasper is the Owner/Managing Editor of PhxSoul.com. Jasper was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ and lives in South Phoenix. Jasper earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arizona and an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix. Jasper is married and has two children who will hopefully carry on the PhxSoul.com legacy.