ISSA RAE, KENYA BARRIS, ALDIS HODGE, CAST OF “ALL AMERICAN,” NICCO ANNAN, NLE CHOPPA, BECAUSE THEY’RE FUNNY COMEDY SHOW & LEGENDARY WHITE PARTY AT DAY 3 OF THE 2024 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

Day 3 of the 2024 American Black Film Festival was filled with stars from film, TV, and comedy.

The Legendary White party kept festival-goers celebrating late into the night. Memphis rapper NLE Choppa made a surprise appearance, joining Cory Hardrict and Meagan Good on stage for a lively performance of one of his hit singles.

In the Creator Conversations panel, Issa Rae sat down with Kenya Barris, creator of the black-ish franchise. They discussed their creative journeys, with Barris sharing his thoughts on "cancel culture," stating, "The idea of cancel culture is something I do not support." He emphasized that creativity thrives without fear and expressed interest in collaborating with Issa Rae.

The cast of All American - Daniel Ezra, Michael Evans Behling, Bre-Z, Cory Hardrict, and Geffri Maya - spoke with Blavity’s Trey Mangum, reflecting on their series and its impact. Nicco Annan from P-Valley received enthusiastic applause for his latest project, Down in the Valley.

The day concluded with the Because They’re Funny Comedy Show, featuring comedians like Sir Abiola (Tracksuit Benny), Alfred Kainga, Anthony Oakes, Apple Brown Betty, Mason King, and Rashaun Reese.

For more on the 2024 American Black Film Festival, taking place June 12–16 in Miami Beach, and online from June 17–24 on ABFF PLAY, visit www.abff.com. Follow @ABFF on Twitter and @AmericanBlackFilmFestival on Instagram and Facebook.

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(Photo Credits: Courtesy of ABFF)

(Pictured: Issa Rae, Creative Director of the 2024 American Black Film Festival)

(Pictured L to R: Kenya Barris, Nicole Friday, Issa Rae, Jeff Friday)

(Pictured: Aldis Hodge who was at the 2024 American Black Film Festival for Inside the Making of CROSS. CROSS is a complex, twisted, pulse-pounding thriller created by showrunner Ben Watkins, based upon the characters from James Patterson’s best-selling Alex Cross book series. CROSS is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Skydance Television. CROSS will premiere exclusively on Prime Video later this year.)

(Pictured: Nicco Annan from Down in the Valley, courtesy of STARZ. Down in the Valley, a documentary series inspired by the vibrant world of “P-Valley,” set to air in 2024. The six-half-hour episode series hosted, and executive produced by Nicco Annan (“P-Valley”) will take viewers on a tantalizing tour of the Deep South, unveiling a complex South that is equal parts poignant, joyful, and magical.)

(Pictured L to R: Daniel Ezra, Cory Hardrict, Bre-Z, Geffri Maya, Michael Evans Behling who appeared at the 2024 American Black Film Festival for Friday Night Vibes Goes Off the Field with All American and All American: Homecoming, presented by Warner Bros. Discovery)