An Evening with Mara Brock Akil
$12.00 (member) ; $17.00 (general admission)
Ticket prices include a $2.00 online booking fee.
Aero Theatre | Career conversation with Mara Brock Akil in-person accompanied by a selection of clips, followed by FOREVER Episode 105 “The Vineyard”
Free popcorn and soda courtesy of Netflix!
Co-presented by the African American Film Critics Association
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ABOUT THE EVENT:
7:00pm | Introduction
7:10pm | Career Conversation with Mara Brock Akil. Moderated by Kelley Carter.
8:00pm | FOREVER Episode 105 “The Vineyard”
The American Cinematheque and the African American Film Critics Association are thrilled to welcome the iconic and visionary storyteller Mara Brock Akil for a special Juneteenth career conversation that will highlight her many hits, including her most recent series, FOREVER. Mara Brock Akil is a prolific writer and producer, credited with over 400 episodes of television, including the groundbreaking series GIRLFRIENDS, a cultural touchstone that redefined representation and resonated across generations. She also developed the successful spin-off THE GAME and the acclaimed drama BEING MARY JANE, both of which solidified her reputation for telling authentic stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Episode 105 “The Vineyard,” Dir. Mara Brock Akil, 49 Mins
Six months after their breakup, Keisha is done waiting for Justin. With nothing left to lose, she travels across the country to Martha’s Vineyard in a last-ditch effort to win Justin back, hoping to rewrite the ending of their love story.
FORMAT: DCP
ABOUT THE SERIES:
FOREVER, 2025, Netflix, USA
Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.
