Black Harvest Film Festival: Abanitu: A Family Documentary

About this event

November 8 & 9 | Five generations of the Obie family heal through the Indigenous practice of farming while confronting heartbreaking challenges as outside forces threaten to separate them from their land. ABANITU: A FAMILY DOCUMENTARY is an intimate portrait of Black land stewardship, intergenerational resilience, and the enduring bonds that sustain families through memory, struggle, and collective care.

2026, dir. Brooke C. Obie

USA, 88 min.

In English | Format: Digital

General Admission - $15.50

Group Rate - $11.50 (Groups can save $4 off per ticket - minimum of 15 guests required)

Celebrating its 32nd year in 2026, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. Born from an urgent need to celebrate the Black experience, the Black Harvest Film Festival unites filmmakers and audiences to showcase the power of Black cinema. This annual festival highlights emerging and established talents and historical narratives, enriching the landscape of Black culture. The festival curates both short and feature length films, proudly presenting influential auteurs and emerging filmmakers of color side by side.

The 32nd annual Black Harvest Film Festival will be held at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center November 6–15, 2026.

Festival passes and individual tickets are available for purchase. Audiences additionally can choose from two Festival pass options:

Opening Night plus five screenings: $80 general public / $55 members

Six regular screenings: $60 general public / $36 members