5th Annual Black History Month Film & Discussion Series

2008 Black History Month Film & Discussion Series

Black History Month Film & Discussion Series Schedule

The Black Hand Side Series

February 2008

Film Trailers

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Vanessa Williams

Once again, the Black History Month series plays host to the accomplishments of actress, Vanessa Williams, and her family. See her and her son Omar Wiseman in a film produced by the outstanding film team of Rosalyn Coleman Williams and Craig Williams, also known as, Redwall Productions.

Amiri Baraka

Everyone knows the legendary Amiri Baraka is no joke, especially when he speaks with his tongues. Watch him tell it how it went down in Newark, New Jersey in the film, Revolution '67. Ironically, Baraka was a best friend of the late father of Urban Film Series founder, CJ. Yeah, serious business!

Brother Shuaib

Local filmmakers, locally produced films and entirely local casts are an emphasis for the 2008 Series. Native Washingtonian, Brother Shuaib Mitchell, is no exception. His film, Too Saved, and his production team at Nubia Filmworks have been making waves across the U.S. Join Shuaib, his team and the cast of, Too Saved at our "Palms of Blackness" program on Feb. 21st.

Ken Kimmelman

Emmy Award winner Ken Kimmelman is best at what he does, simply using his gifts to show how preferential treatment and failure to accept differences is not the way to go in life. His film, Brush Strokes, takes leads on Feb. 7th.

Redwall Productions

Howard University alumna, Rosalyn Coleman Williams, directs the award-winning short film, Drawing Angel (2007). The film is also produced by her husband, Craig T. Williams. Many in the Washington, D.C. area may know Rosalyn from several locally-produced theatricals in recent past.

Lionel and Leslie

D.C.'s own local gospel singing duet, Lionel and Leslie have been featured nationally on Black Entertainment Television and The Word Network. They have also been on the front page of The Washington Post and recognized by the Faith Awards, the National Gospel Awards, and the Stellar Awards. Their new film, Back To You, will premier on the 28th.

Ticketing

Festival Passes

VIP/ Reserved: $45
General Seating: $30

Daily Passes

Feb. 7 Two-Fistedness

VIP/Reserved: $15
General Seating: $10

Feb. 14 The Strong Black Hand

VIP/Reserved: $15
General Seating: $10

Feb. 21 Palms of Blackness

VIP/Reserved: $15
General Seating: $10

Feb. 28 The Back Hand

VIP/Reserved: $15
General Seating: $10

Dear Supporter,

Landmark's E Street Cinema (11th and E Streets, NW) will host Next Generation Awareness Foundation's 5th Annual National Black History Month Film & Discussion Series. The series will take place each Thursday throughout February from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with the 2008 title theme of "The Black Hand Side." Tickets are available at Landmark Theatre, or online at UrbanFilmSeries.com.

About "The Black Hand Side" Series
"The Black Hand Side" series is comprised of four distinct programs:

Two-Fistedness
The Strong Black Hand
Palms of Blackness
The Back Hand

Each are a reflection of different shades of the history of the Black Experience in America. The programs will examine slavery, the 60's riots, racial preferences, family love, spirituality, legendary accomplishments, and the challenges of new times in Urban America. Local filmmakers, local heroes and locally produced films will be highlighted throughout the series.

Two-Fistedness takes a look at the war of racial preferences that has dominated American history. The Strong Black Hand picks-up where Two-Fistedness leaves off, by delving into the accomplishments of Judge Thelton Henderson. Palms of Blackness examines the spiritual independence and family bonds that connect urban America. The Back Hand focuses on today's challenges and issues in urban America, including guns, crime, family obligations, gentrification, urban revitalization, and Hurricane Katrina's devastating effects.

Feb.7 Two-Fistedness