August 31, 2023
Inspiring and Beloved Teachers in Film Guide
It’s September and the school year is in full swing! Join us in celebrating a selection of inspiring educators, coaches and mentors featured in films from AFI’s Top 100 lists, AFI AWARDS or AFI Movie Club. AKEELAH AND THE BEE – Dr. Joshua Larabee AKEELAH AND THE BEE (2006) co-stars Laurence Fishburne as prickly English...
May 31, 2023
Pride Month Movie Guide
In honor of Pride Month, AFI is celebrating iconic LGBTQ+ characters throughout cinematic history. We’re proud to highlight LGBTQ+ representation onscreen, ranging from queer-coded characters in classics such as MOROCCO and REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE to LGBTQ+ portrayals in contemporary films including MOONLIGHT, FRIDA and A FANTASTIC WOMAN. All of the films have been named...
April 28, 2023
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Viewing Guide
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, AFI is celebrating AAPI stories and artists that buck stereotypes and offer complex, nuanced portraits that further representation both onscreen and off. From classic films such as PICCADILLY starring Asian American pioneer Anna May Wong, to defining features like THE JOY LUCK CLUB, to more...
April 3, 2023
Earth Day Movie Guide
A good planet is hard to find – so let’s celebrate it! Earth Day was launched in 1970 when millions of citizens attended inaugural events around the nation designed to champion environmental causes and has since grown into a global observance. To honor this important day, AFI is spotlighting select films from AFI AWARDS, AFI...
February 28, 2023
Women’s History Month Movie Guide
Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month by shining a light on iconic women characters! This month, AFI is highlighting a select list of films featuring extraordinary and groundbreaking fictional and nonfictional women from movies that have been named to our AFI lists, honored with AFI AWARDS, programmed at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural...
February 13, 2023
Valentine’s Day Movie Guide
Whether you’re looking for an epic love story, a sidesplitting rom-com, a romantic tearjerker or more, we’ve got you covered. Spend February 14th with AFI as we celebrate 14 festive films on Valentine’s Day that have been named to AFI’s 100 Years…100 Passions list, honored with AFI AWARDS and selected for AFI Movie Club. AN...
August 22, 2022
Back to School Movie Guide
School's in session! In honor of the first day of classes for the AFI Conservatory, join us in celebrating “Back to School” films from our AFI lists and past AFI AWARDS honorees! AMERICAN GRAFFITI Funny, nostalgic, and filled with a radical rock’n’roll soundtrack, AMERICAN GRAFFITI, co-written and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree George...
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