18th Annual PAFF Opening Night Film 'Blood Done Sign My Name'

The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), Americas largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival, has announced the world premiere of Blood Done Sign My Name as their Opening Night feature presentation. Blood Done Sign My Name, which opens nationally on February 19th from Paladin, stars Nate Parker as notable Civil Rights activist Dr. Ben Chavis, along with an ensemble cast that includes Lela Rochon, Omar Benson Miller, Afemo Omilami, Golden Globe- winner Ricky Schroder, Nick Searcy, Michael Rooker, Darrin Dewitt Henson, and Gattlin Griffith. The film is an adaptation of the best-selling book by Timothy Tyson and is written and directed by Jeb Stuart. Cast members and Dr. Chavis will be present at the screening. The event will be hosted by award winning actress CCH Pounder (Avatar, Brothers). Taking place, Wednesday, February 10 (7 p.m.) at the Directors Guild of America, PAFFs Opening Night Gala is one of the most glamorous red carpet Hollywood film events that attract Hollywood A-list celebrities and kicks off one of Americas largest Black History Month events. For more information, including how to purchase tickets, please visit www.paff.org or call (310) 337-4737. The 2010 PAFF is taking place February 10-17 in Los Angeles, CA.

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Film & Animation

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• Pan African Film Festival
• PAFF
• Nate Parker
• Lela Rochon
• Jeb Stuart
• Blood Done Sign My Name
• Omar Benson Miller
• Ben Chavis
• CCH Pounder

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This is worth seeing!!