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Sidewalk Cinema: Fueling Film & Community | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s Sidewalk Film Festival draws 15,000 annual attendees and fuels the city’s historic theatre district—but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Behind the festival lies a thriving cinema and film center offering year-round workshops, filmmaker Q&As, and grants including one specifically for Black filmmakers and another for graduate studies. Beyond creators, Sidewalk builds community through film appreciation events and book clubs, where relationships and discovery take center stage. The festival pumps $4.5 million into Jefferson County’s economy, boosting hotels, restaurants, and…
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