September 21, 2026
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (2022) – AFI Movie Club
An epic sequel to the iconic and groundbreaking BLACK PANTHER (2018), director Ryan Coogler’s BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (2022) tackled the task of addressing the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman – telling its tale with thoughtful empathy that welcomed audiences and the characters themselves into the mourning process. Starring AFI Honorary Degree recipient Angela Bassett,...
January 8, 2026
MALCOLM X (1992) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring a stunning transformative performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington as the eponymous Civil Rights crusader who fought for racial equality, MALCOLM X (1992) was directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Spike Lee (who also co-stars) – and features stellar work from two other recipients of degrees conferred by the American Film...
December 11, 2025
CONTACT (1997) – AFI Movie Club
Adapting Carl Sagan’s novel for the screen with all the scope and majesty of cinema as an art form, Robert Zemeckis’ CONTACT (1997) poses timeless questions about the tensions and connections between science and religion – brought into sharp relief by the discovery of evidence confirming the existence of extraterrestrial life. With an all-star cast...
February 22, 2025
STRANGE DAYS (1995) – AFI Movie Club
A prescient, technological cautionary tale directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Kathryn Bigelow and edited by AFI Alum Howard Smith (Class of 1970), STRANGE DAYS (1995) stars Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Lewis and AFI Honorary Degree recipient Angela Bassett. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about STRANGE DAYS. Have Get The Picture delivered to your...
June 24, 2022
WAITING TO EXHALE (1995) – AFI Movie Club
A story of female friendship that marked Forest Whitaker’s feature directorial debut, WAITING TO EXHALE (1995) stars Whitney Houston, Lela Rochon, Loretta Devine and AFI Honorary Degree recipient Angela Bassett – and was shot by AFI Conservatory Alum Toyomichi Kurita. Learn more about WAITING TO EXHALE in the AFI Catalog. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream...
October 14, 2021
Celebrating the AFI Class of 2021 and Honorary Degree Recipient Angela Bassett
On Saturday, October 9, 2021, the AFI community celebrated the commencement of the AFI Conservatory Class of 2021 with the graduates and their families and friends at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre, and even more joining from all over the world via live stream. The festivities included speeches from Dean Susan Ruskin, Class of 2021...
October 8, 2021
AFI Movie Club: THE ROSA PARKS STORY
A narrative account of civil rights hero Rosa Parks’ iconic stand, THE ROSA PARKS STORY (2002) is an acclaimed feature produced for television and directed by AFI Conservatory alumna Julie Dash (AFI Class of 1974). The cast features the great Cicely Tyson, who earned an Honorary Degree from the AFI Conservatory in 2014, and –...
October 7, 2021
AFI Movie Club: STRANGE DAYS
AFI Honorary Degree recipient Kathryn Bigelow directs STRANGE DAYS (1995), a prescient, technological cautionary tale starring Angela Bassett, Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Lewis – edited by AFI alum Howard Smith (Class of 1970). HOW TO WATCH Where to stream STRANGE DAYS STRANGE DAYS - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie Club...
October 6, 2021
AFI Movie Club: WAITING TO EXHALE
A story of female friendship starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine, WAITING TO EXHALE (1995) was shot by AFI Conservatory Alum Toyomichi Kurita. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream WAITING TO EXHALE WAITING TO EXHALE - Reelgood LEARN MORE ABOUT AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI has created a global, virtual gathering of those...
October 5, 2021
AFI Movie Club: HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK
HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK (1998), based on Terry McMillan’s best-selling novel, stars Angela Bassett as she finds a new lease on life in Jamaica with a younger man – played by Taye Diggs in his feature film debut. On October 9, 2021, AFI will confer an Honorary Degree on acclaimed actress and producer Angela...
October 4, 2021
AFI Movie Club: AKEELAH AND THE BEE
A director on the AFI Board of Trustees, Todd Wagner and his 2929 Productions helped produce the inspiring tale of AKEELAH AND THE BEE (2006), which stars Academy Award®- and Emmy®-nominated actress Angela Bassett alongside Oscar® nominee and Emmy® winner Laurence Fishburne (her third collaboration with him) and Keke Palmer. On October 9, 2021, AFI will...
October 3, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on Sept. 24, 2020. WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT, a biopic that explores the brilliant and heartbreaking story of the legendary Tina Turner, was included on AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 CHEERS list of the most inspiring films of all time. HOW TO WATCH...
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