Black Joy Film Fest: WE WANT THE FUNK!

Come celebrate Black excellence and inspiring tales on the big screen with The Billie Holiday Theater at the Black Joy Film Fest! Come celebrate and feel empowered with The Billie Holiday Theater at the Black Joy Film Fest: WE WANT THE FUNK! James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, Fela Kuti, Labelle, and numerous other artists gave powerful performances. WE WANT THE FUNK! is a rhythmic journey through the history of funk music, including its origins in African, soul, and early jazz as well as its ascent to popularity. In addition to showcasing the energy of James Brown, the alien funk of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, the changed female group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the narrative also explores the impact of funk on hip-hop and new wave.Bring the family, pack a lawn chair, get your favorite snacks, and settle in for a movie and social gathering under the summer sun.