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SUMMARY:Black Joy Film Fest: WE WANT THE FUNK!
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://parleny.com/event/black-joy-film-fest-we-want-the-funk/
LOCATION:Restoration West Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
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SUMMARY:WE WANT THE FUNK! : Black Joy Film Fest at the Billie Holiday Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Come and Join Billie Holiday Theatre for the Black joy Film fest is a celebration of black excellence and uplifting stories. Films showcasing Black joy’s tenacity and victories will be shown at our yearly outdoor film screening event. As we unite to celebrate the beauty of our community\, get ready to laugh\, cry\, and be inspired. Don’t pass up this chance to support Black creatives and meet like-minded people. I’ll see you there!  \nWE WANT THE FUNK! \nWE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music\, spanning from African\, soul\, and early jazz roots\, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown’s dynamism\, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic\, transformed girl group Labelle\, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat\, the story also traces funk’s influences on both new wave and hip-hop. \nMore information: Aug 13 Black Joy Film Fest 
URL:https://parleny.com/event/we-want-the-funk-black-joy-film-fest-at-the-billie-holiday-theatre/
LOCATION:Billie Theatre\, 1368 Fulton St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11216\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
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