Black Joy and Achievement in Cinema
Schedule
Sat Feb 04 2023 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
Location
Vancouver Public Library | Vancouver, BC
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We’re hosting a day of recent films highlighting exemplary Black joy and achievement. Celebrate cinematic work about Hip Hop, urban fashion, and hustle featuring some of the biggest names in music. A special film tribute to Nichelle Nichols (Uhura of Star Trek fame) details her quest to diversify NASA. Then Willy T. Ribbs, a professional race car driver who was the first Black qualifier in the history of the Indy 500, brings us to the finish line.Drop by and join our in-person film screenings by taking a seat in the Montalbano Family Theatre on level 8 of the Central Library.
The series is possible thanks to Kanopy, a video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment that is available to VPL patrons for free at https://vpl.kanopy.com.
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Program
Fresh Dressed: The Evolution of Rap Fashion 2015
Rating: 16+
Runtime: 1 hr 22 mins
Woman in Motion 2019
Rating: PG
Runtime:1 hr 36 mins
Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story 2020
Rating: 14+
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
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Please register here - https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63c707c43bc3f33600926eba Registration is not required to attend, but it helps us anticipate attendance and send a reminder the day before the event, or any updates about this program.
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Where is it happening?
Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street,Vancouver,BC,CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
