FAB: Reel Connections is a Broward County Film Society program that invites the community to experience film through the perspectives of South Florida’s diverse cultural and community organizations. Throughout 2026, the Film Society partners with local groups to present films reflecting each organization’s mission, heritage, or creative focus. Each event begins with a free screening at Savor Cinema or other community venues with light refreshments. Following the film, the partner organization adds a discussion, presentation, or performance to deepen the experience. FAB: Reel Connections uses film to connect cultures, ideas, and communities across Broward County and South Florida.
Date: Monday, February 23rd
Community Partner: The African American Research Library
Presented as part of the 40th Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF40). Both are FREE to the community.
A Book of Freedom: The Confessions of Francisco Menéndez (4pm)
Special Guests: Flagler College Students involved in the production along with Program Director: H James Gilmore and Producer Tracy Halcomb
After a black slave from the Carolinas escapes to Spanish Florida, he becomes the leader of the first sanctioned free black settlement in North America and ultimately a hero in the fight against the British. A Book of Freedom: The Confessions of Francisco Menéndez is a docudrama that incorporates documentary evidence and historical fiction to tell the true story of one of the most remarkable people in Florida history.
Between films refreshments will be served along with a performance by percussion world ensemble “FeminAfrika”
Immutable (6pm)
Special Guests: Director, Producer: Charlie Sadoff
Immutable is a feature documentary that follows a group of students from the Washington Urban Debate League as they fight to find their voices in a world that too often tries to silence them. Against the backdrop of a city marked by inequality—and in the lingering shadow of the COVID pandemic—these young debaters confront daily challenges that range from housing instability to neurodivergence. For some, debate is a path to college. For others, it’s a lifeline.
Date: Tuesday, February 24th
Community Partner: Florida Panthers Foundation
Location: Baptist Health IcePlex
FLIFF40 presents “Mr. Goalie” at 7pm. The film will be shown on a 30′ screen actually set up on the ice! Prior to the film there will be a discussion with the film’s director, Ryan McInerney along with presentations by former NHL greats and Mr. Hall’s family.
94-year-old Glenn Hall, nicknamed ‘Mr. Goalie’, was born in 1931 and was a Hall of Fame goalkeeper in the NHL from 1955-1971. Glenn Hall holds an unbeatable record of 552 consecutive games in goal, and he did it without wearing a face mask.
Date: Tuesday, February 24th
Community Partner: Flamingo Gardens
FLIFF40 presents “Guardians of Yellowstone, The Yellowstone Cougar Project” under the stars at the gorgeous wedding gazebo at Flamingo Gardens. The film starts at 7pm with light refreshments before. After, a discussion with director William Freund. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket!
Guardians of Yellowstone takes viewers deep into the wild heart of Yellowstone National Park to reveal the hidden lives of cougars—stealthy apex predators whose presence is vital to the health and balance of the ecosystem.
Date: Monday, April 13th
Community Partner: New City Players
The Broward County Film Society and The New City Players presents Christopher Guests’ outrageous mockumentary “Waiting for Guffman” The evening starts with light refreshments at 6pm followed by the film at 7pm. After the film, join us for a maybe-not-so-serious panel discussion about how the film represents an actual theater troupe.
About the film – An aspiring director and the marginally talented amateur cast of a hokey small-town Missouri musical production go overboard when they learn that someone from Broadway will be in attendance.
About the discussion – We’re Not in Blaine, Missouri Anymore: Corky had his vision. The New City Players have theirs. Let’s talk about what making theatre in our community actually looks like.
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Date: Wednesday, May 13th
Community Partner: Stonewall Library & Archives
Details TBA
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Date: Monday, May 18th
Community Recognition: Haitian Heritage Month
The Broward County Film Society and LBV Films presents the locally produced documentary “Dual Citizen”. The film is a personal voyage of filmmaker Rachelle Salnave and her father’s quest for for their Haitian citizenship. The film won the Louies Award, an initiative of the Miami Film Festival.
Prior to the film at 6pm – Music and samplings of Haitian cuisine.
About the film (7pm) – DUAL CITIZEN is a humorous and heartfelt documentary about one father’s reluctant effort to help his daughter reclaim her Haitian citizenship — even if it means confronting a past he thought he left behind.
After the film: Filmmaker Rachelle Salnave will discuss the making of the film.
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Date: Monday, June 8th
Community Partner: BLINC (Black LGBTQ+ Liberation, Inc.)
Details TBA
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Date: TBD
Community Partner: Goldcoast Jazz Society
Details TBA
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