BlackStar Film Festival: 10 Films and Panels to Watch at the 2020 Edition of the ‘Black Sundance’

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BlackStar Film Festival: 10 Films and Panels to Watch at the 2020 Edition of the ‘Black Sundance’

This year, the blossoming festival will present over 80 films, representing more than 20 countries, including 24 world premieres.

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