WalkGood LA’s second annual FilmGood and Wellness Festival returns to Los Angeles from December 11-15, 2024, at The WalkGood Yard. This innovative event merges film with wellness, celebrating underrepresented voices and fostering community connections through storytelling and healing practices. WalkGood LA’s mission is to promote holistic growth, with founder Etienne Maurice emphasizing that the festival is about more than just movies—it’s about healing through narratives.
The festival’s star-studded lineup includes creators like Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lena Waithe, Jharrel Jerome, and Morgan Cooper, among others. Key events include:
- Opening Day (Dec. 11): The festival kicks off with RunGood, a community 5K and 2-mile walk presented by Amazon MGM Studios and UNSTOPPABLE. Afterward, there will be a complimentary screening of Unstoppable at Baldwin Hills Cinemark Theater, followed by a Q&A with Emmy winner Jharrel Jerome.
- Spotlighting Black Excellence (Dec. 12 & 14): Highlights include a 30th-anniversary screening of Jason’s Lyric, conversations with its creators, wellness programming, and panels on Black animation and comedy featuring industry legends like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Bruce Smith. A live Q&A follows the screening of Mistletoe & Matrimony.
- Inspiring the Next Generation (Dec. 15): The festival wraps up with an actor’s workshop by Myles Bullock, a Legacy Talk screening with Lena Waithe, and a director’s masterclass featuring Morgan Cooper (Bel-Air) and Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther).
WalkGood LA continues to redefine creative spaces by blending art, wellness, and community. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets and explore the full festival guide on their website!
