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To celebrate and acknowledge the history and creativity of Black voices, The Independent Picture House in Charlotte has put together a series of films with showtime extras to spark learning and discussion for people of all backgrounds.
This series, presented by IPH, is an opportunity for the community to engage beyond simply the experience of seeing a film on the big screen. Each film was carefully selected by de’Angelo Dia, the Director of Education & Community Engagement at IPH, and the creative director and operations team at IPH.
Kicking off the series on Jan. 30 is Do the Right Thing, directed by Spike Lee and originally released in 1989. The dark comedy is set on the streets of the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn as hate boils and builds until it finally explodes into violence. This film is perfect for anyone wanting not only to celebrate culture, but also to examine the complexities of pain and celebration coexisting.
Master is a psychological horror film directed by Mariama Diallo. The film follows three women as they strive to find their place at an elite Northeastern university, just as anonymous racist attacks start to target a Black freshman who insists she is being haunted by ghosts. This film has two showings, Feb. 6 and Feb. 11, and is perfect for those who love horror and want to observe the genre from a different perspective.
Opening on Feb. 13 is Juice, directed by Ernest R. Dickerson. In this Dark Comedy and Psychological Action Thriller, four inner-city teenagers get caught up in the pursuit of power and happiness, which they refer to as “the juice.”
Uptight is the oldest film in the series, first released in 1968. The movie was directed by Jules Dassin and is praised as a landmark collaboration between activist and actress Ruby Dee and the director. This dramatic thriller, based on the 1935 classic, “The Informer,” shows how Black revolutionaries are betrayed by one of their own.
The final movie in this special limited time line-up is One Night in Miami… Directed by Regina King, this drama is the fictional account of one incredible night where icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown gathered to discuss their roles in the Civil Rights Movement and cultural shake-up of the ’60s.
Each showing will be followed by a post-film discussion with background and featuring knowledgeable members of the community relevant to the film — perfect for anyone looking for more ways to discuss and learn while connecting with others.
All films are rated R and may not be suitable for children.
While February is a month to elevate and celebrate Black history, the IPH team presents films that showcase Black artistry throughout the year. Keep up with what is happening at IPH and support the nonprofit as it continues to screen diverse, foreign, arthouse and independent films focused on educating, engaging, and enabling individuals through the powerful medium of film at independentpicturehouse.org.
Based in Kansas City, Chase Clements is the Commerce Content Manager for McClatchy.
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