The second film of the 52nd Newark Black Film Festival is one you won’t want to miss! Join us for a screening of Motel Destino, Directed by Karim Aïnouz.
Runtime 115 mins.
Under the burning sky on a roadside on the coast of Ceará, Motel Destino is the scene of dangerous games of desire, power, and violence. One night, the arrival of young Heraldo definitively transforms the daily life of the place.
This film is presented in Portuguese with English subtitles.
The Newark Black Film Festival is BACK for its 52nd year!
Still the longest-running Black film festival in the nation, 2026 is all about returning to legacy. This year, we’re going back to the roots, more mindful, more intentional, and deeply centered in the community.
Join us every Wednesday from July 8 through August 5 for powerful films made by us, for us.
We’re bringing the experience home to The Newark Museum of Art, Newark Public Library, and Newark Symphony Hall with adult screenings, hands-on workshops, and children’s films. Something for the whole family!
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And here’s the real headline: EVERYTHING is FREE with registration.
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