Gala with Advance Preview
In his highly anticipated opus BLACK LIONS - ROMAN WOLVES, legendary filmmaker Haile Gerima unfolds a vast, thunderous meditation on resistance, memory, and sovereignty.
Join us for the Gala fundraising event for internationally acclaimed filmmaker Haile Gerima’s new film, BLACK LIONS - ROMAN WOLVES. The official program will start with an advance preview of the film, followed by a conversation with Gerima and a special guest.
Entertainment from luminaries such as soul singer Ayanna Gregory, Grammy-nominated vocalist Wayna, the Curtis Family C Note, and more will wrap up the celebration. Purchase your ticket for this historic event supporting Black independent film.
Contact for sponsor inquiries:
(202) 556-1054
Free H.S. Student Matinee
February 27, 2026
10:00 am
Email to request group tickets: Friends@sankofa.com
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U St. NW Washington, DC 20009
Sankofa Film Institute
At the Sankofa Film Institute, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers who will carry forward the traditions of their communities while pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.