Community reviews are originally posted on Facebook or pulled directly from annual feedback data.
“Excellent film festival! Thank you so much to Lisa and Alison Simmons for organizing this event and for including BECOMING BLACK LAWYERS in this year’s lineup of selected films! It was truly an honor to have the film screened and also be invited to participate in a thoughtful Q&A session alongside other filmmakers with an interested and engaged audience. A really great experience. Outside of my experience as a filmmaker, as a festival attendee, I enjoyed the programming and learned so much from the documentaries I was able to view. I will definitely attend and support this festival for many years to come. Such excellent in-person and online programming that I really wish I could have taken advantage of it ALL. A first-class, world-class event. It is truly a gem and blessing for the greater Boston community and beyond. Highly recommended!”
“High quality festival unlike others. Love that we get to see unHollywood films ( unlike our tix to NYFestival which allow us to see Hollywood movies early) Rox allows us to see movies we never would have the opportunity to view. And the diversity of voices sets this festival apart. You guys do great service both for filmmakers and those of us who LOVE film. After attending Rox we feel really thrilled with all the talent you showcase- and feel invested in these peoples’ careers. Thank you Lisa, Alison and the crew that supports you!”
“Both films I viewed were captivating, intriguing, suspenseful and unpredictable. I enjoyed them and would view them again and others that I missed if given the opportunity.”
“The Roxbury International Film Festival is an amazing organization!
Providing opportunities for all the participants, both filmmakers, participants, as well as the audience to share their work in a supportive and warm atmosphere.
Many thanks to Lisa Simmons who works so hard to make this all possible.
You will forever occupy a special place in my heart!”
“Like how you curate films with similar themes and appreciate support of Roxfilm team”
“As a Bostonian, I was ashamed of myself that I had never attended or even heard of the event, as much as I love film. I was blown away to read that it has been around for 24 years and is one of the premiere events of the city. I commend Lisa Simmons and her team for their dedication to the cause and continuing the legacy. I look forward to next year’s event.”
“The festival was well-organized, welcoming and professional. A number of the films were very high quality and was thrilled to participate.”
“Came down from Maine to check y’all out and loved it. Thanks for all you do for our region!”
“Allison, Lisa and team did an incredible job. I’m excited to see what’s planned for next year. Amazing work!”
“I love being about to see the amazing level of diverse story telling [RoxFilm] brings every year. Keep doing the great work!”
“The selections were incredible. The collection of documentaries that focused on the environment and indigenous people were masterful! Genius! Effective! Compelling!”
“Roxfilm was very well put together and the program blocks and zoom Q and A’s were thoughtfully arranged.”
“The films were totally awesome and dealt with a variety of issues that are going on in the world, all genders, ethnic groups, etc. I love the [RoxFilm] because of its diversity, professionalism and just great choices.”
“I love the [RoxFilm] because of its diversity, professionalism and just great choices.”
“One of the best [RoxFilm’s] I have attended! Probably because, for the first time, I was able to watch ALL the films! The value of “virtual.”
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“This film festival was such a great time. They had a wide variety of films available for viewing.”
“So many amazing films, so much to learn from, cry with, laugh with”
“Roxfilm was very well put together and the program blocks and zoom Q and A’s were thoughtfully arranged. It was also really cool having access to all those films!”
“I think it’s a great feeling to be there and support our people.”