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Jacksonville Urban Film & Music Festival runs Thursday through Saturday at Ritz Theatre

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Urban Film & Music Festival begins Thursday and runs through Saturday at the Ritz Theatre and Museum.

The three-day event will feature film screenings, interviews, panel discussions and a red carpet. The Hattie Awards will be held Saturday, June 27, at 6 p.m. to celebrate participants’ achievements in music and film.

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Honorees set to be recognized at the Hattie Awards include:

  • Davenia McFadden (Legacy in Theatre and Film)
  • Chad Hendricks (Urban Cinema Legacy Award)
  • Dr. Sherry Lowman (The Legacy of Faith and Humanity)
  • Michael McDowell (Excellence in Gospel Music)
  • Gregory Blue (Rising Star)
  • 95 South (Lifetime Music Achievement Award)

The Ritz Theatre and Museum is at 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville. Tickets are available at jacksonvilleufmf.com.