Get Out Blackkklansman Straight Outta Compton More Are Free To Rent This Week For Afi S Black Stories Matter Initiative

‘Get Out’, ‘BlacKkKlansman’, ‘Straight Outta Compton’ & More Are Free To Rent This Week For AFI’s “Black Stories Matter” Initiative

By Ethan Anderton/Aug. 25, 2020 11:00 am EST

AFI Movie Club has expanded their partnership with Universal Pictures for an event called “Black Stories Matter,” featuring a week of celebrated movies from Black filmmakers. This week will have movies like BlacKkKlansman, Get Out, Straight Outta Compton and more available to rent for free through various channels, and they’ll be accompanied by special featurettes and conversations to provide even more insight.

Here are the films in the “Black Stories Matter” initiative from AFI Movie Club:

Donna Langley, the chairperson of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and an AFI Trustee, said in a statement:

Bob Gazzale, president and CEO of the American Film Institute, added:

“For decades, Universal has supported thought-provoking stories and powerful perspectives that have served to enlighten, enrich and entertain. Through this partnership with AFI, we are proud to further shine a light on these distinctly important works that continue to so poignantly amplify today’s conversation.”

Since beginning on March 31, AFI Movie Club has highlighted tons of beloved movies with introductions and insight from the likes of Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jack Black, Kenneth Branagh, Millie Bobby Brown, Hanelle Culpepper, Robert De Niro, Benicio del Toro, Lena Dunham, Cynthia Erivo, Morgan Freeman, Danny Glover, Jeff Goldblum, Hugh Grant, Taylor Hackford, Jon Hamm, Leonard Maltin, Helen Mirren, Elisabeth Moss,  Brad Pitt, Natalie Portman, Issa Rae, Alicia Silverstone, Emma Thompson, Kerry Washington, and more. Stay tuned for more from them as we continue this long walk through hell.

“The mission of AFI and the AFI Movie Club has always been to educate and inspire audiences – and to drive culture forward. We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Universal and to further the conversation about stories that are culturally and nationally significant.”