Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers: The A Stands for Art

As a recipient of the South Arts Independent Film Series grant, the City of Hapeville is proud to reintroduce the Southern Circuit Independent Filmmakers Series, starting with the A Stands for Art screening on September 4. 

Filmed over several years, The A Stands for Art is both a feature-length documentary and docu-series, capturing Atlanta at a crossroads: a booming population, a flourishing art scene, and the tension between cultural heritage and gentrification. By tying Atlanta’s history of resistance to its present-day art boom, the project shows how creativity continues to fuel renewal.

The A Stands for Art weave together stories of resistance, resilience, and imagination — tying Atlanta’s role in the Civil Rights movement and the Black Lives Matter era to the city’s art boom today.