Following the uprising in the summer of 2020, For Ahkeem was highlighted as a resource for people wanting to engage further in the issues. The film was featured in the special category “Black Stories: Bold Movies to Make You Think” on iTunes alongside Just Mercy and Do the Right Thing and highlighted in a special “Essential Black Voices Collection” on Starz and Hulu. Over the summer, the film was available to stream for free on Sundance Now, Starz, and Hulu. Anthology Film Archives also listed For Ahkeem as a film to watch this summer alongside a lot of vital films!
