Hosted by Grammy Award-winning music producer, recording artist and actor David Banner (Ride Along, Lee Daniel’s The Butler), aspire’s popular original series “ABFF Independent” is a weekly show that presents the best independent shorts and documentaries from emerging African-American artists.
ABFF Independent - Featured Videos
ABFF Independent – What’s In David Banner’s Name?
David Banner reveals the meaning behind his stage name in this exclusive video.
ABFF Independent – David Banner’s Album The God Box
What makes David Banner’s album “The God Box” a must-have? The artist himself offers plenty of reasons.
ABFF Independent – David Banner’s Preference: Music vs. Acting
What does David Banner prefer to do: act or make music? Find out in this exclusive video.
David Banner – The Meaning of Elvis From The God Box
Are the roots of black music in jeopardy? David Banner believes so, as captured in the “The God Box” song “Elvis.”
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We Matter
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Films in the Key of Life
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WHAT?!?!
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We’ve Got Jokes
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Child’s Play
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
The Struggle is Real
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
Embrace Your Gifts
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
Black Stories Matter
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
Love Changes
Love is not a straight line. It has peaks and valleys and unexpected turns. Intended moments and big surprises. And …
The Roads Not Taken
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
First Look
Get a quick Sneak Peek of the new season 5 of ABFF Independent with host David Banner.
Stranger Than Fiction
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
Back Against The Wall
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
Words Not Spoken
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
What Would You Do?
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
Family Matters
Hosted by Grammy® Award-winning music producer, recording artist and actor David Banner (Ride Along, Lee Daniel’s The Butler), ABFF Independent …
Matters Of The Heart
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning independent shorts and documentaries from the American Black Film Festival …
Protect & Serve
“Protect & Serve” highlights five independent films exploring law enforcement from all angles. Short Films: Little Africa, Public Enemy #1, …
A Day In The Life
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film Festival. This episode features …
Hope Floats
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film Festival. Stories in this …
Stranger Than Fiction
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Outside The Box
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, these riveting films pique your senses with color and images such as a young boy and …
A History Of Strength
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film …
Out Of This World
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film …
A Family Affair
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film …
Love Lessons
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film …
Sugar & Spice
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film …
A Lesson In Time
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film …
Keeping It Real
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film …
Pretzel Logic
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film …
City Streets
Hosted by Omari Hardwick, ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film …
Joker’s Wild
ABFF Independent is a showcase of popular and award winning films from the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). This episode …
