FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – The Flint Institute of Arts is hosting the 8th annual African American Film Series beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
The African American Film Series highlights three documentary feature films curated by African Americans with an emphasis on the trials and triumphs of the Black community.
One film in particular entitled “A Place Called Desire“ hits close to home for the city of Flint.
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A Place Called Desire wins a 2020 Silver Telly Award
2020 Award of Recognition: Documentary Feature The Impact DOCS Awards
2020 Gold Winner AVA Digital Awards
Official Selection New Orleans Film Festival 2020 
Best Documentary Black Film Festival of New Orleans 2021
Audience Jury Award Black Film Festival of New Orleans 2021
Finalist Best Documentary San Diego Black Film Festival
Official Selection San Francisco Black Film Festival 
Louisiana Heritage Media Award
A Place Called Desire Winner Best Documentary & Audience Jury Award
in the Black Film Festival of New Orleans.