MCSR’s Men of Strength Club Hosts 21st Annual Black History Month Film Festival – PR.com

Silver
Spring,
MD,
February
02,
2025
–(PR.com)– MCSR
proudly
announces
its
21st
Annual
Black
History
Month
Film
Festival,
Solutions
Through
Film,
hosted
by
its
flagship
Men
of
Strength
(MOST)
Club.
This
historic
festival
will
take
place
at
the
AFI
Silver
Theatre
and
Cultural
Center
from
10:00
AM
–
4:00
PM,
bringing
together
community
members,
thought
leaders,
and
advocates
to
explore
the
intersections
of
race,
masculinity,
and
social
justice
through
the
power
of
cinema.

“For
over
two
decades,
this
festival
has
been
a
space
for
learning,
dialogue,
and
collective
action,”
said
Neil
Irvin,
Executive
Director
of
MCSR.
“Being
the
longest-running
Black
History
Month
film
festival
in
Maryland,
D.C.,
and
Virginia
is
a
testament
to
its
impact.
Through
the
stories
we
share
and
the
conversations
we
spark,
we
aim
to
honor
the
legacy
of
Black
history
while
equipping
the
next
generation
with
tools
for
change.”

Since
its
inception,
the
MOST
Club
has
been
a
national
leader
in
fostering
young
men’s
development
and
promoting
healthy,
nonviolent
masculinity.
Through
mentorship,
dialogue,
and
interactive
activities,
the
Club
encourages
youth
to
be
allies
and
change
agents
in
their
communities.
The
Black
History
Month
Film
Festival
serves
as
a
cornerstone
of
these
efforts,
using
film
as
a
catalyst
for
conversation,
reflection,
and
actionable
solutions.

Solutions
Through
Film
highlights
the
transformative
role
of
storytelling
in
addressing
systemic
inequalities
and
inspiring
justice-driven
action.
The
festival
will
feature
a
curated
lineup
of
thought-provoking
films,
followed
by
youth-led
workshops
and
panel
discussions
with
filmmakers,
activists,
and
scholars.

Featured
Films:
*
“You’re
Watching:
Video
Music
Box”
–
A
deep
dive
into
the
groundbreaking
music
video
show
that
revolutionized
hip-hop
culture.
*
“Fresh
Dressed”
–
A
compelling
exploration
of
hip-hop
fashion
and
its
influence
on
identity,
culture,
and
self-expression.

Festival
Highlights:
*
Film
Screenings
–
Critically
acclaimed
films
exploring
themes
of
racial
equity,
gender
justice,
and
community
empowerment.
*
Youth-Facilitated
Workshops
–
Engaging
discussions
led
by
MOST
Club
members,
encouraging
reflection
and
action.
*
Panel
Discussions
–
Insights
from
filmmakers,
community
leaders,
and
scholars
on
storytelling
as
a
tool
for
advocacy
and
social
change.

Event
Details:
*
Location:
AFI
Silver
Theatre
and
Cultural
Center,
Silver
Spring,
MD
*
Date:
February
2,
2025
*
Time:
10:00
AM
–
4:00
PM
*

Free
Admission

The
21st
Annual
Black
History
Month
Film
Festival
is
open
to
the
public,
and
all
community
members
are
encouraged
to
attend.
Together,
we
can
celebrate
the
power
of
film
to
inspire
change
and
advance
solutions
for
a
more
equitable
future.

About
MCSR
(Formerly
Men
Can
Stop
Rape)
Founded
in
1997,
MCSR
is
a
national
organization
that
mobilizes
men
to
use
their
strength
to
create
cultures
free
from
violence.
Through
education,
leadership
training,
and
community
outreach,
MCSR
provides
resources
and
support
to
empower
youth
and
adults
to
become
allies
in
the
fight
against
gender-based
violence.

For
more
information
about
the
21st
Annual
Black
History
Month
Film
Festival
and
the
Men
of
Strength
(MOST)
Club,
visit

www.mcsr.org.