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African American Short Films

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Country
United States

How it feels

This series presents short films made by African American creators. It is a syndicated program that highlights work from Black filmmakers.

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What happens

African American Short Films is an American television show. It is the only nationally televised program, in first-run syndication, featuring short films starring, produced, written or directed by African American filmmakers. The show has received several Telly Awards. African American Short Films began airing in 2002 as a one-hour quarterly television special in first-run syndication. The program was created by veteran television producer Frank Badami. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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