Al Roker Entertainment Producer Denise Hurst Green met Gaining Ground Director Eternal Polk at NFL Films years ago when they both worked together on projects at this NJ-based production facility. It only made sense for this latest project to be screened at the place where they began their storied production careers. Click above to read about the star-studded screening and watch the panel discussion.
Click through to get your ticket for for a day of inspiring conversations and breakout sessions with industry thought leaders and media influencers including Seth Meyers, Al Roker, Diane Von Furstenberg, Gary Vaynerchuk, and others. Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land takes center stage as an example of mission-based social impact storytelling featuring an exclusive conversation with Producer/Director Eternal Polk, John Deere’s VP of Global Communications Mara Downing, and Al Roker.
Gaining Ground: The Fight For Black Land will make its WORLD PREMIERE at the prestigious American Black Film Festival (ABFF) June 15 at 1:15pm in Miami Beach. In addition, stick around for an exclusive “Talk Back” with Producer/Director Eternal Polk and Marc Howze, Sr. Advisor-Office of the Chairman, Deere & Company. Now in its 27th year, #ABFF2023 is an annual event that empowers Black artists and showcases a wide range of entertainment content made by and about people of African descent. Please note: All passes are SOLD OUT! There may be tickets available at the theatre on the day of the screening. Consult festival website for info.