Now in its 8th year, the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival continues to push the boundaries with its strides to showcase the talents of filmmakers of color. The fest runs through Sept. 20 and most screenings are at Shaker Square Cinemas. Here’s what we saw during the opening weekend.

09/14/2019
Photos by Emanuel Wallace http://emanuelwallace.com

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Credit: Emanuel Wallace
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Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Credit: Emanuel Wallace
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Credit: Emanuel Wallace
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Credit: Emanuel Wallace

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