The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is set to conclude its five-day event with an exciting Community Day on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
In a collaboration with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, this year’s finale will take place at The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater in Historic Overtown from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The event is free and welcomes the South Florida community, with special emphasis on Miami-area residents and festival attendees.
To ensure a spot, interested participants are encouraged to reserve their tickets online.
The Community Day will feature a lineup of film screenings and a vendor expo, promising a lively atmosphere.
Among the highlights is the world premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s short film “Wednesdays With Gramps.”
Additionally, there will be an encore presentation of the highly anticipated film “Trouble Man,” which will include a talkback session with producer, director, and star Michael Jai White.
“This year marks a significant milestone as ABFF celebrates its 20-year partnership with the South Florida community,” said NICE CROWD Founder & CEO Jeff Friday.
He expressed excitement about the opportunity to connect with attendees at the festival’s Community Day.
“For two decades, the Miami community has played a vital role in shaping the festival’s spirit. We look forward to continuing this meaningful connection in Historic Overtown.”
David Whitaker, President and CEO of GMCVB, also highlighted the importance of the relationship between the ABFF and the local community.
He stated, “For 20 years, Greater Miami and Miami Beach have proudly embraced the American Black Film Festival as our home-grown event.”
Whitaker acknowledged how this long-standing partnership has contributed to the branding of both the festival and the destination.
Conne Kinnard, Senior Vice President at the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, shared insights on the importance of involving local vendors and artists in the event.
“By collaborating with local businesses, we aim to create an intersection between them and festival participants,” Kinnard noted.
This year, the footprint will be expanded to better showcase Miami’s creative community by utilizing a portion of the Lyric Plaza.
The schedule for live events during the 2025 ABFF Community Day includes:
**1:45 pm** – *“Trouble Man”* (World Premiere Encore Presentation) + Talkback with Michael Jai White
Logline: An Ex-cop turned fixer is hired to find his superstar ex-girlfriend, facing off against street thugs and the Chinese mob in a mix of brains, bullets, and Kung Fu.
Country: USA | Duration: 98m
Director: Michael Jai White
Writers: Michael Stradford
Producers: Craig Baumgarten, Michael Jai White, Ron Robinson
Cast includes: Michael Jai White, Method Man, Mike Epps, Gillian White, Orlando Jones, Lala Anthony.
**4:30 pm** – *“Wednesdays with Gramps”* (World Premiere)
Logline: A teenage boy discovers that his visits to a seemingly boring assisted living facility with his Gramps lead to unexpected and delightful discoveries about their shared interests.
Country: USA | Duration: 8m
Directors: Chris Copeland & Justin Copeland
Writers: Chris Copeland & Justin Copeland
Producer: Shabrayia Cleaver.
**“The Reject”**
Logline: This film is inspired by Kionne McGhee’s true story, focusing on a young man labeled
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