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SUMMARY:Black Joy Film Fest: QUEEN OF KATWE
DESCRIPTION:Queen of Katwe\, a celebratory and empowering evening at the Black Joy Film Fest at The Billie Holiday Theater. Bring the family\, pack a lawn chair\, get your favorite snacks\, and settle in for a movie and social gathering under the summer sun. \nTen-year-old Phiona (Madina Nalwanga)\, her mother (Lupita Nyong’o)\, and her siblings constantly struggle to survive in the Katwe slum in Kampala\, Uganda. One day\, she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo)\, a missionary who teaches kids how to play chess\, and her entire world shifts. Under Katende’s tutelage\, Phiona develops an intense interest in the game and quickly rises to the top. Her achievements in regional contests and competitions provide her with a promising future and a fantastic opportunity to break free from poverty.
URL:https://parleny.com/event/black-joy-film-fest-queen-of-katwe/
LOCATION:Restoration Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="The Billie Holiday Theatre":MAILTO:info@thebillieholidaytheatre.org
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SUMMARY:Black Joy Film Fest: Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Black excellence and inspiring tales on the big screen at The Billie Holiday Theater.Come celebrate and feel empowered with The Billie Holiday Theater at the Black Joy Film Fest: Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes.This amazing tale about a Chinese Jamaican family that contributed to the development of what is now known as reggae music begins with a recently uncovered treasure trove of cassettes from Studio 17\, or Randy’s\, in downtown Kingston\, Jamaica. 86 minutes | Mark James\, director | 2019 Bring the family\, pack a lawn chair\, grab your favorite snacks\, and settle in for a movie and social gathering beneath the summer sky.
URL:https://parleny.com/event/the-lost-reggae-tapes/
LOCATION:Restoration West Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
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