This weekend I attended the Oak Park Black Film Festival in Sacramento, California. I watched several unique movies. Two that stood out to me the most are ABO starring Jenifer Lewis, and GOOD NIGHT, MY LOVE with Marla Gibbs and Hal Williams.
ABO is about how a drama teacher handles an active shooter situation while the middle school is on lockdown. ABO is Oscar-qualified for the 2026 Academy Award Best Live Action Short. The movie's writer/director is Sam Henderson, who was in attendance at the Oak Park Black Film Festival.
GOOD NIGHT, MY LOVE is about a 90-year-old woman reflecting on her 65-year marriage. The writer/director is Chyna Robinson.
