Every year Randy Crumpton ESQ and James Ramos host a Chicago kick-off event for the American Black Film Festival. Founder Jeff Friday was on hand with ABFF Alum and Chicago native, Mel Jackson. And of course, Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic was there to capture it all. Here’s what you missed but you can still join us all this year in New York City June 11-15. For more go to http://www.abff.com