ABOUT BLACKOUT MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL: Blackout for Human Rights is Hosting a One Day Festival at The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29. Blackout Music & Film Festival Includes Two Special Screenings of Award-Winning Films, Three Featured Panels on Storytelling, Social Justice and Music, Live Musical Performances, a Signature Artist Showcase and More. With the Creation of the First Annual Blackout Music & Film Festival We Aim to:
CELEBRATE and Empower Visionary Voices that Consistently Champion Diversity in Storytelling and Harness the Power of Story to Craft Authentic and Nuanced Portraits of Marginalized Communities that Speak to Our Shared Humanity
CULTIVATE an Intimate and Vibrant Atmosphere that Connects Pioneering Artists and Passionate Audiences, Provides Festival Goers with Engaging Opportunities to Explore and Dissect Critical Issues and Establishes a Nurturing Space to Collaborate and Exchange Ideas
SHOWCASE Thought-Provoking Stories and Pieces of Artwork that Transcend Cultural Boundaries to Challenge Preconceived Views, Spark Vital Dialogue and Deepen Our Understanding of the World We Live In
For Sponsor, Partner and General Questions, Please Email Blackout Music & Film Festival Director Michael Latt at MikeLatt12@Gmail.com. For Press and Media Questions, Please Email Blackout Music & Film Festival PR Manager  Leanne Agmon at LeanneAgmon@Gmail.com. For Promotional Graphics, Click Here: http://bit.ly/1hL6jEL and Please See Below for Official Press Materials: 
Blackout Music & Film Festival Press Release
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Blackout Music & Film Festival One Sheet
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BLACKOUT MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

  • Black Lives Matter
  • PICO Network
  • Live Free
  • ACLU Southern California
  • ColorOfChange
  • Campaign for Black Male Achievement
  • Variety Magazine
  • Indiewire
  • VIBE Magazine
  • The Root
  • The Black List
  • Cue the Creatives
  • Dream Defenders
  • Bright Ideas Magazine
  • Urban Cusp
  • For Harriet
  • All Hip Hop
  • Million Hoodies
  • In The NINE
  • TEC Management Consultants
  • Music Industry Quarterly
  • ARRAY
  • The GRAMMY Museum
  • The Law Offices of John L. Burris
  • The Ella Baker Center
  • LA Voice

BLACKOUT FESTIVAL AT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM

Hosted by Blackout for Human Rights, Blackout Music & Film Festival Will Take Place on Saturday, August 29th at the Historic GRAMMY Museum in Downtown Los Angeles Located at 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Doors Open From 12 PM to 10 PM.
  • Located in downtown Los Angeles, The GRAMMY Museum is part of the L.A. LIVE district. There are nearly 4,000 parking spaces immediately adjacent to L.A. LIVE, and more than 16,000 parking spaces available within a 7-10 minute walk to the district. For info, click here: http://bit.ly/1IRajO4

BLACKOUT MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL TEAM

BLACKOUT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
  • FESTIVAL DIRECTOR: Michael Latt
  • FESTIVAL PRODUCER/TALENT SUPERVISOR:  Kymber Allen
  • FESTIVAL PRODUCER/MUSIC CURATOR: Qiana Conley
  • FESTIVAL PRODUCER/EVENT COORDINATOR: Naledi Nyahuma
  • FESTIVAL ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/PR MANAGER: Leanne Agmon
  • FESTIVAL ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/ART CURATOR: Ashley Coffey
  • FESTIVAL ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/MUSIC PRODUCER: Terence LeMaile
  • Blackout for Human Rights is a network of filmmakers, artists, activists, musicians, lawyers, religious leaders and concerned citizens who commit their energy and resources to immediately address the staggering level of human rights violations and injustices against fellow Americans throughout the United States. Blackout is comprised of both high visibility and everyday citizens. Some notable members include Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Charles King, Nate Parker, Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover, Ava DuVernay, Jesse Williams, John Burris, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosa Clemente, Shaka King, Scott Budnick, David Oyelowo, and Pastor Michael McBride.