Gateway Film Foundation is proud to announce its Black History Month 2026 film series, an annual, legacy program spotlighting contemporary and historic Black voices through cinema, live performance, and post-screening discussions. Taking place every Sunday at 2:00pm throughout February, the series invites audiences to gather for shared cultural experiences rooted in history, creativity, and dialogue.

Gateway Film Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to Larry James and Donna James, whose generosity made the BHM26 program possible. Their continued support reflects a deep commitment to cultural access, education, and the power of film to bring communities together through meaningful stories and dialogue.

Post screening discussion led by Jared Clayton Brown of WOSU Public Media.

Country: United States
Language: English

About the film:

Directed by Elvis Mitchell, this exuberant and incisive documentary explores the evolution of Black cinema from the late 1960s through the 1970s, celebrating filmmakers who reshaped Hollywood and American culture. Is That Black Enough for You?!? blends history, criticism, and personal reflection into an essential cinematic conversation.

About the filmmaker:

Elvis Mitchell is a prominent American film critic, radio host (KCRW’s “The Treatment”), and documentary filmmaker, known for his insightful commentary, work with The New York Times, NPR, and his own projects like the NAACP Image Award-winning The Black List series and the documentary Is That Black Enough for You?!?, exploring Black cinema

MAJOR SUPPORT
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners
National Endowment for the Arts

WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media