The Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival serves as a vital platform where filmmakers, storytellers, producers, and community members converge to appreciate films spotlighting African-American history and pertinent societal issues.

With a mission to foster a space for black cinema to thrive and inspire, the festival aims to uphold exemplary portrayals and narratives worth celebrating and emulating.

Beyond technological advancements, the festival endeavors to ignite imagination and nurture a sense of community solidarity.

A key objective of the festival is to extend access to African-American films and documentaries to communities that may otherwise lack exposure.

Additionally, it seeks to provide audiences with an opportunity to engage with the artistic, passionate, and often sacrificial journey of independent filmmakers, while delving into the social issues, both historical and contemporary, depicted in the films.