Examining the African-American Experience Through Film at Kravis Center’s 12th Annual Event
Local community leaders are pleased to host the 17th annual African-American Film Festival (AAFFat the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, which will take place on January the 3rd, February 4th and March third of the 12 months. The competition was founded by well-known James Drayton, a former West Palm Beach metropolis commissioner who was a tireless advocate of equal rights as well as justice. This competition is designed to celebrate African American culture, race relationships and social justice as well as honoring African American artists through groundbreaking movie festivals. Every night, there is an insightful introduction to the film’s theme, moderated by a educated person
. In January, beginning at : pm, we will be hosting an evening of the cult movie “A Raisin in the sun” () which was written by Daniel Petrie. The movie options Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil and tells the story of The Youngers (an African American family that reside in an residence in Chicago apartment) while they try to figure out what to do about their large insurance funds after the passing of their patriarch. TreaAndrea Russworm (PhD). will host an interactive panel discussion with the viewers. The movie will additionally characteristic William Nix Thomas Parham, and Avery Sommers
. On March , at : 2 pm on March 19, at 6 pm. Terri Francis will be moderating a panel that includes Eduardo Culmer, Jr,. Breion Moses, and Dwayne Taylor. Ava Duvernay’s documentary, TH is the matter of discussion. It examines the American heritage of discrimination dependent on race and the cause African Americans are so seriously involved in the jail system. In addition, the panel will be discussing John Singleton’s movie Poetic Justice, in which a mismatched pair – Justice (played by Jacksonand Lucky (Tupac Shakur- will reluctantly journey across South Central Los Angeles to Oakland
. NALES Film Festival exposes the deep-rooted racism. Nadine White Boyd, Esq. will moderate the event along with Alexis Lockhart, Reverend Kevin Jones and James Venable will serve as panelists. The reception will be catered inside the lobby of the Rinker Playhouse will precede the event. Past events have been presented by James Drayton, AnEta Sewell and William “Bill” Nix, they all collaborated in a careful course of of analyzing, evaluating and develop a set of films which reflect current issues and serve as facilitators of community discussion. Some of the films have a nostalgic really feel and are among their best
. American Film Festival is proud to present with the support of WLRN Public Media, and neighborhood support from Kappa Upsilon Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Tickets for rush tickets for scholars or educators are additionally offered for the whole screening. As moderators, you will discover TreaAndrea M. Russworm, PhD. an interdisciplinary media scholar specialising in video video games and different digital media
. Terri Francis works as an affiliate professor of Cinematic Arts, as well as an Associate Dean for Inclusion as well as Outreach. She is at the moment analyzing common kinds including Sidney Poitier films, Black mother-daughter family melodramas and Black pimp narratives , as well as Fat Albert post’s American common stories
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The American Film Festival is proudly supported by WLRN Public Media and the Kappa Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc,. celebrates the best of American filmmaking by presenting a series of specifically curated films. Tickets can be bought to attend a single screening or the whole program online at wwwkravisorg. and by dialing (+) or (+). Student/Educator rush discount tickets are on sale for all of the screenings which makes this competition available to anyone who enjoys American movie. Thanks to TreaAndrea M. Russworm, PhD on hand as moderator this year’s American Film Festival is convinced to be unforgettable
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