"The Negro Artist" Film Screening + Live Music and Poetry

Schedule

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 | Des Moines, IA

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"The Negro Artist" Film Screening + Live Music and Poetry

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
All Ages

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $15 ADV // $20 DoS (+ Fees)
*This show is all seated on a first come, first served basis. We encourage you to arrive early for best choice of seats. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to [email protected]*
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SCHEDULE
8 - 8:10: Welcome and intro

8:10 - 8:50: Poetry & music featuring:
Caleb Rainey
Kelsey Bigelow
Sabur Muhammad
Arsema Berhane

9:00: Movie Start Time

10: Q & A with Caleb Rainey, Nik Heftman (director), Douglas Burns (producer)

ABOUT THE NEGRO ARTIST
Amidst the often-overlooked spaces of the Midwest, lives a Black voice that demands to be heard. This documentary is a journey into the world of Caleb Rainey, a Black spoken word poet professionally known as The Negro Artist. Rainey's poetry is a profound exploration of race, identity, and the lived realities of systemic inequality. His stage name is inspired by the Langston Hughes essay "The Negro artist and the Racial Mountain."

Our film seeks to capture the essence of Rainey not just as an artist, but as a vital voice in the ongoing dialogue about race in America. However, The Negro Artist Film Experience extends beyond the screen. Rainey, joined by other poets, delivers live performances, bringing the energy of spoken word to life. Following the screening and performances, audiences can engage in an interactive Q&A with the director, Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Nik Heftman, and Rainey, exploring their personal and artistic journeys in depth.
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1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311, 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311-4331, United States,Des Moines, Iowa

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