IN CINEMA
Thursday, May 22nd at 7PM
THE PEOPLE COULD FLY
Imani Nikyah Dennison, Louisville, KY
Made You Look: H2O (Hip-Hop Odyssey)
THE PEOPLE COULD FLY is a poetic documentary about the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville, KY from the 1960's to mid 2000's. Through an intimate video portrait, we delve into the ritual of roller skating and how roller rinks emerged as sanctuaries for Black culture. Through a charged combination of archival footage, still photos, newly shot material and newsreel, we explore the history of a segregated Louisville and the magic that its Black community has conjured as an act of resistance.
the people could fly
CHILDREN OF PARIS
Documentary - Brandy Creek, Baltimore, MD
Made You Look: H2O (Hip-Hop Odyssey)
CHILDREN OF PARIS follows music artists Kotic Couture, DDm and RoVoMonty on the journey to expand their audience and careers beyond the Baltimore and East Coast scenes. Steeped in the underground scene, these three artist have thrived as queer artist in the segment of society that has a tradition of passing the mic and celebrating diversity. However, they still struggle to gain access to the same widespread fame non-queer hip-hop and pop artist get to experience.
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+ Post-screening discussion in person with Producers Bryan Silverman and Flor Tejada, THE PEOPLE COULD FLY; and Director Brandy M. Creek, CHILDREN OF PARIS; and on Zoom with Director Imani Nikyah Dennison, THE PEOPLE COULD FLY!
Tickets: $15 General Admission / $7 Reduced Price
