Mandela Van Peebles appeared at the 24th Oakland International Film Festival alongside his father, actor and director Mario Van Peebles. The festival appearance included coverage of Contagious, and the pair appeared together in connection with the project.
Contagious screened Friday night at Northeastern University Oakland, according to prlog.org. KTVU also covered Mandela's appearance and the film.
Contagious was among the films mentioned in festival coverage. A separate writeup has “Van Peebles” in its title, according to a report on prlog.org.
A Festival Rooted in Family and Legacy
The Oakland International Film Festival bills its 2026 run as its 24th edition, with tickets and official selections listed on the festival's own site. The event is scheduled for September 9 through 19, according to the prlog.org report on the festival's key facts.
Screenings and events have been spread across multiple Oakland venues, including the Historic Grand Lake Theater and Northeastern University Oakland, along with additional spots around the city. A family tribute connected to OIFF24 was also reported.
Building on an Established Bay Area Presence
A broadwayworld.com report covers Mario Van Peebles' participation in the 2024 San Francisco Black Film Festival.
Contagious is also discussed in the context of the Oakland festival.
