Council 400 | Projections
PROJECTIONS
Projections are evenings of cinema featuring works by Black filmmakers that expand awareness based on matters that impact the African Diaspora.
Our final Projections event of Council 400 ...
November 23 | 6pm - 9pm
The Laundromat Project 1476 Fulton St. BK, NY 11216
The Cost of Inheritance
FIlm screening and discussion about the national and historic fight for reparations for Black Americans, an America ReFramed special, exploring the complex issue of reparations in the U.S. using a thoughtful approach to history, historical injustices, systemic inequities, and critical dialogue on racial conciliation.
Following the film, there will be a panel with the filmmaker Yoruba Richen, Kevin Powell, and L Joy Williams; moderated by Black Gotham Experience founder, Kamau Ware.
Yoruba Richen is a Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker who was awarded the Trailblazer award by Black Public Media. Her most recent film American Coup: Wilmington 1898, recently premiered on PBS’s American Experience and her film The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks won a Gracie Award and was honored by the Television Academy.
L. Joy Williams is a political strategist whose passion for political and community activism stems from a deep-rooted family history and commitment to civil rights and social justice. She currently serves as the President of the Brooklyn NAACP and is the Legislative Coordinator for the New York State NAACP Conference of Branches. L. Joy is Chairman Emeritus of Higher Heights for America, which is the only political action committee exclusively dedicated to electing more progressive Black women at various levels of government.
Kevin Powell is a GRAMMY-nominated poet, acclaimed author of 16 books, and a renowned biographer of Tupac Shakur. A dedicated human and civil rights activist, he is also a Soros Equality Fellow and frequent guest host and commentator on Sirius XM. Powell’s work spans the intersections of art, culture, and social justice, making him a powerful voice for change.
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Previous Projections events from Council 400 ...
November 2
The Spook Who Sat by the Door
The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973) is a satirical action-drama exploring Black militancy and civil rights. The film follows Dan Freeman, a CIA-trained Black man who becomes disillusioned and uses his training to prepare young Black Chicagoans as "Freedom Fighters."
November 9
Driving The Green Book
Film Screening and discussion with Alvin Hall, author of “Driving The Green Book”, to learn of the resourcefulness of Black Americans during Jim Crow segregation.
November 16
But Tomorrow
But Tomorrow, directed by Samolle’, tells the poignant story of Crystal, a determined high school student navigating the challenges of being fatherless. As she enters her first day at a new school, full of hope and eager to make a fresh start, her plans quickly unravel.
Back to where we were / In the presence of our ancestors
Back to Where We Were// In the Presence of Our Ancestors, is a narrative short film that is a desire for us to imagine our present and future in relation to our past. Ancestral beings, the water, and the fertile land offer directives for our collective transcendence and our hopes to remember (again). When we honor our ancestors we honor ourselves. Back to Where we Were is a film set in the Gullah land of St. Helena Island to movement inspired by the ancestors of Igbo landing with music by Georgia Anne Muldrow.
Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart
"Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart" by Tracy Heather Strain, which explores the life, art, and activism of Lorraine Hansberry.
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Founded in 2010 to celebrate the impact of the African Diaspora on New York, Black Gotham Experience (BGX) is honored to present Council 400, an eight-week engagement commemorating the African Diaspora’s impact on the territory of New York City from 1624 to 2024 from October 10th to November 30th. This investigation will be documented creating an archive for future generations. Activities curated by Black Gotham Experience will take place primarily at BGX Gallery in the Seaport including a group exhibition, talks, wellness workshops, film screenings, and award-winning historical walks.
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*Segments of the experience may be live-streamed to and/or recorded.*