I, Too, Sing America… This line from Langston Hughes’ seminal poem, I, Too, encapsulates the organizing principle central to the Black History Month Film Festival – that America, as a country, idea and ideal in waiting, must seat everyone at her table. With the proliferation of streaming content, any of us can watch a movie at home in the company of family and friends who typically share our experiences and points of view. However, the I, Too, Sing America Black History Month Film Festival creates a space not only for watching this entertaining and educational content but for the meaningful conversations that follow with people whose paths we might not otherwise cross so that understanding, respect, and friendships can grow as we walk on the collective path towards a racially just and unified community.
4 Weekends | Free Admissions
Bahá’í Faith Community Center
6910 E Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(https://www.scottsdalebahai.org/blackhistory2024/)
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Featured Films: About & Times
Each film is followed by a facilitated audience discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, February 3
African American Women and Their Voices 2:00 pm: The Color Purple (1985, PG-13)
Saturday, February 10
African American Art on Canvas 2:00 pm: Black Art: In The Absence of Light (TV-MA)
Saturday, February 17
Art Imitatin Lie: Policin & Mass Incarceration 2:00 pm: The Hate U Give (PG-13)
Saturday, February 24 & Sunday, February 25
Hip Hop 50th Anniversary, And It Don’t Stop!
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World (TV-14)
February 24th, 2:00 pm: Episode 1: The Foundation & Episode 2: Under Seige
February 25th, 2:00 pm: Episode 3: Culture Wars & Episode 4: Still Fighting
-Closing Celebration-
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Sunday Closing Day: https://www.facebook.com/events/3524075604510984/
Learn more:
Living the Principle of Oneness from Bahai.org