AFRO-CINEMA (Tues., Feb. 22nd)
Tuesday, February 22nd 2011
VerBaLizAtiOn presents
AFRO-CINEMA
An evening of important films being shown followed by a discussion about the film then an open mic thereafter, in celebration of Black History Month
@ Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(next to fire department & barber shop)
7:00pm start / Free admission / all age event
Featured film:
THE VERNON JOHNS STORY: THE ROAD TO FREEDOM
Oscar nominee James Earl Jones stars as controversial paster Vernon Johns, one of the earliest voices of civil rights. In 1948, Johns served as the outspoken spiritual leader of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Incised at the racial injustice that prevaled the south, he was determined to fight foe equality for all African Americans. His refusal to accept segregation incited anger amongst local law enforcement and caused his family to fear for their lives. Johns held strong to his beliefs and encouraged his congregation to join him. But, the church council deemed him a troublemaker and he was voted out as pastor...only to be replaced by future civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.
For more info contact VCR at 617-480-7663
or bloodskinland@yahoo.com
Labels: Black History , Event , Events , Film
VerBaLizAtiOn presents
AFRO-CINEMA
An evening of important films being shown followed by a discussion about the film then an open mic thereafter, in celebration of Black History Month
@ Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(next to fire department & barber shop)
7:00pm start / Free admission / all age event
Featured film:
THE VERNON JOHNS STORY: THE ROAD TO FREEDOM
Oscar nominee James Earl Jones stars as controversial paster Vernon Johns, one of the earliest voices of civil rights. In 1948, Johns served as the outspoken spiritual leader of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Incised at the racial injustice that prevaled the south, he was determined to fight foe equality for all African Americans. His refusal to accept segregation incited anger amongst local law enforcement and caused his family to fear for their lives. Johns held strong to his beliefs and encouraged his congregation to join him. But, the church council deemed him a troublemaker and he was voted out as pastor...only to be replaced by future civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.
For more info contact VCR at 617-480-7663
or bloodskinland@yahoo.com
Labels: Black History , Event , Events , Film
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