All events are open to the public.
A total of 50 films will unspool at the festival, the premiere competitive showcase for black films. Told entirely in the words of the people who lived it, the documentary chronicles the rise and fall of Death Row Records and offers a glimpse inside the recording industry unlike anything ever seen before. Filmmakers, actors, film executives and other prominent members from the Hollywood community will convene for 4 days of panels, seminars and workshops at the adjunct Infotainment Conference. The Hollywood Black Film Festival, a non-profit organization, aims to enhance the careers of emerging and established Black North American filmmakers through a public exhibition and competition program, and bring independent works by Black filmmakers to Southern California area audiences, thereby fostering a greater appreciation for Black filmmaking. The Hollywood Black Film Festival is supported by a prestigious group of leading industry professionals who serve on the festival's Advisory Board.