DSM Art Week (Fellow Jill Wells + Cameron Gray)
Schedule
Sat Jun 17 2023 at 12:00 pm
Location
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 | Des Moines, IA
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xBk presentsDSM Art Week (Fellow Jill Wells + Cameron Gray)
with Film Maker Erica Faye & Musician Melvin Coleman Jr.
June 17th 2023
Event start: 12pm
Tickets: Free
All Ages
*All xBk shows are standing room with limited seating. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to [email protected]*
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Immersive Black Cinema + Art
A multimedia collaboration by Jill Wells and Cameron Gray at xBk Live. You are invited to this free event created to engage audiences of ALL ages in celebrating black joy through double-feature film screenings, live music, exhibited artworks, and captivating talks. This immersive production honors premier filmmaker Mercy Faye and Director Ryan Coogler. Iowa pianist Melvin Coleman Jr. will be paying homage to iconic Black performers throughout, with intro and outro piano melodies to each film.
Exclusive film screening from the Iowa Motion Picture Association 2023 nominee Erica Faye of her short film Mercy. Mercy is a film about hope, forgiveness, and the desire to have a better future. Faye is a writer, director, and actress and will present in person at the event to engage in an artist talk/ Q&A post-screening. This film was by Jill Wells for its powerful storytelling and inspirational message.
Exclusive film screening from Ryan Kyle Coogler director of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a film about legacy, pride and grief; showing that through times of true grief we must persist as a people. This film was selected by Cameron Gray for its personal connection to his loss in life as well as the reminder of the beauty of our community and the spiritual healing power of community. Gray will sit in community conversation post-screening.
Seating available + BYOC (bring your own chair)
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Where is it happening?
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311, Des Moines, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: