Free Screening of WE WANT THE FUNK! from Indie Lens Pop-Up

Join us on Friday, March 28th, at 5:30 PM at the Burchfield Penney Art Center for an exclusive, free screening of WE WANT THE FUNK!, one of the latest films from Independent Lens.

Kick off the evening in true funk style with live music, great vibes, and light hors d'oeuvres during our opening reception. Then, settle in for the screening at 6:30 PM, followed by an engaging discussion led by Tiffany Bentley (Program Director, WBFO The Bridge) and a special surprise guest!

Don’t miss this electrifying night of music, culture, and conversation.

WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown's dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti's Afrobeat, the story also traces funk's influences on both new wave and hip-hop. Directed by Stanley Nelson and co-directed and produced by Nicole London, this documentary features some of the most iconic musical legends, including James Brown, George Clinton, Questlove, David Bowie, and Elton John.

WE WANT THE FUNK! will debut on April 8, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS and the PBS app.

Presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Acton Family Giving, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Park Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts. Stream anytime on the PBS app. For more visit pbs.org/independentlens.

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