We would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who attended Gaining Ground, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Your presence and support made the event a truly unforgettable experience. We are grateful for your enthusiastic participation and look forward to welcoming you back to future events as we continue to share thought-provoking films and stories that highlight the social injustice issues of our time. Thank you for being a part of this incredible moment!
Congratulations to our Director’s Choice 2024 Winner, Eternal Polk, director, writer, and film producer of Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land, an amazing award-winning documentary that will move and motivate people to act for years to come.
A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished panelists: Director, Eternal Polk, IL State Rep, Sonya Harper, and Director of Agricultural Law Institute for Underrepresented and Underserved Communities at Southern University Law Center, Attorney Ebony Woodruff.
Their brilliant understanding of the issues affecting Black farmers, storytelling, and shared pathways for change was unforgettable. Kudos to Moderator Troy Pryor, who effortlessly brought out the best in each panelist with humor and humility.
This event would not have been possible without the help of our on-site staff who worked diligently to provide top-notch service to our guests throughout the evening. Their dedication and grace helped create a memorable experience for all attendees.
See you next time! Stay connected!
GAINING GROUND, APRIL 6, 2024 EVENT
In just a few decades after the end of slavery, Black Americans were able to amass millions of acres of farmland.
GAINING GROUND, APRIL 6, 2024 EVENT
The IFAFF International brings the power of film to educate, engage and grow the numbers of active allies in the fight to actualize transformative justice worldwide. For socially conscious film viewers, seeking knowledge and actionable resources, the festival has strong value.
The many films we present provide a platform for filmmakers to reach their targeted audiences, gain brand recognition and monetary support.
We are deeply grateful to our 2023 sponsors and partners whose support has made it possible to mount an impactful experience, time after time.
SPONSORS
The (In)Justice for All Film Festival International is deeply grateful to our sponsors and partners whose support enables us to bring impact, breadth and depth to the Festival experience.
Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Unashamed Media Group, Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church in Oak Park - General Fund and Reparations Committee, and The Legacy Endowment Fund of the Congregational Church in Deerfield/UCC.