Going beyond rap music, the festival provides a platform for exploring the people, places, lifestyles, and events that have contributed to the transformation of this dynamic American art form into a global phenomenon. With an impressive lineup of films, master classes, live theater events, and more, the festival promises an immersive experience that showcases the breadth and depth of the culture's impact in film and media.
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW | AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 18
AUGUST 11
Noon to 11:30 pm (et)
AUGUST 13 & 14
Noon to 11:30 pm (et)
AUGUST 15
Noon to 11:30 pm (et)
DOCU-MOMMA ON MYFRESHTV
FILMMAKER Q&A'S HHFF NETWORK
FEST@HOME BEGINS
MASTER CYPHERS
BOSS PITCH / HFAM FILM MARKET
FEST@HOME SCREENINGS CONTINUE
GAME NIGHT & HIP HOP KARAOKE @ COEXIST (8/13)
OPEN MIC & AFRO BEATS @ BEMBE (8/14)
ACT UP! @ THE APOLLO
IN-PERSON SCREENINGS @ THE APOLLO
THEME : THE LOVE HATE MIXTAPE (DRAMAS)
FEST@HOME SCREENINGS CONTINUE
AUGUST 16
Noon to 11:30 pm (et)
AUGUST 17
Noon to 11:30 pm (et)
AUGUST 18
Noon to 11:30 pm (et)
IN-PERSON SCREENINGS @ THE APOLLO
THEME : "YOU GOT JOKES" MIXTAPE (COMEDIES)
FEST@HOME SCREENINGS CONTINUE
IN-PERSON SCREENINGS @ THE APOLLO
THEME : TALES FROM THE HOODS MIXTAPE (THRILLERS)
FEST@HOME SCREENINGS CONTINUE
IN-PERSON SCREENINGS @ THE APOLLO
THEME : THE KNOWLEDGE (DOCUMENTARIES)
THE G.O.A.T. AWARDS
CLOSING FILM : PHELS HIGH
FEST@HOME SCREENINGS END