"Under the Influence of ego trip Pt. 2"
Curated by Andreas Vingaard and ego trip
Rap City
Dirs. Glenn Holsten and Lisa Marie Russo, 1988, 27 min.
Rap City (1988), directed by Glenn Holsten and Lisa Marie Russo, spotlights Philadelphia and features rare and candid footage of Illadeph legends DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince and Schoolly-D, as well as then-rising female emcee Yvette Money.
Writing on the Wall
Dir. Sandra King, 1986, 28 min.
Writing On the Wall (1986), directed by Sandra King, tells the poignant story of a young Newark, NJ graffiti artist, MIKAH, struggling to make a name for himself. But the film also wins big points for historical significance by presenting a snapshot of legendary New York City cult figure, KEO - graf writer, artist and designer, and emcee - while still a teenaged member of MIKAH's crew.
Scheduled to appear:
Filmmakers Glenn Holsten and Sandra King, KEO X-MEN and Micah Kelly aka MIKAH, the subject of the film, and other guest TBA
| Friday, April 1st- Sunday, April 3rd Continuing Ed? This on-going series presents films and speakers in order to advance discussion about the future of education and education reform. Themes covered in this series include charter vs. public, integration vs re-segregation, multi-cultural curriculum, home-schooling and other alternative sites of learning, access to institutions of higher learning and the future of education professionals.
Friday, April 1st, 7:30 PM Harlem Homegrown: Films made for, by or about Harlem
Waiting for Superman David Guggenheim, 2010, 102 min.
For a nation that proudly declared it would leave no child behind, America continues to do so at alarming rates. Despite increased spending and politicians' promises, our buckling public-education system, once the best in the world, routinely forsakes the education of millions of children. Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim reminds us that education "statistics" have names: Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy, and Emily, whose stories make up the foundation of Waiting for Superman. By embracing the belief that good teachers make good schools as well as critiquing the role of unions this film explores some of the approaches taken by education reformers and charter schools. Panel Discussion Speakers TBA
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Saturday, April 2nd, 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM Continuing Ed?
4:30 PM Waiting for Superman David Guggenheim, 2010, 102 min.
For a nation that proudly declared it would leave no child behind, America continues to do so at alarming rates. Despite increased spending and politicians' promises, our buckling public-education system, once the best in the world, routinely forsakes the education of millions of children. Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim reminds us that education "statistics" have names: Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy, and Emily, whose stories make up the foundation of Waiting for Superman. By embracing the belief that good teachers make good schools as well as critiquing the role of unions this film explores some of the approaches taken by education reformers and charter schools.
7:30pm The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman Dir. The Grassroots Education Movement, 2011, 55 min.
A group of New York City public school teachers and parents from the Grassroots Education Movement wrote and produced this documentary in response to the Davis Guggenheim's film, Waiting for Superman.The Inconvenient Truth provides a critique of an increasingly free-market driven education system, the undermining of teachers unions and the overall faith in the idea that charter schools are just what the country needs. This film highlights the real-life experiences of public school parents and educators inside schools and in our society and takes a holistic look at education reform. Panel Discussion with the Grassroots Education Movement Other Speakers TBA
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Sunday, April 3rd, 5:30 PM Continuing Ed?
The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman Dir. The Grassroots Education Movement, 2011, 55 min.
A group of New York City public school teachers and parents from the Grassroots Education Movement wrote and produced this documentary in response to the Davis Guggenheim's film, Waiting for Superman.The Inconvenient Truth provides a critique of an increasingly free-market driven education system, the undermining of teachers unions and the overall faith in the idea that charter schools are just what the country needs. This film highlights the real-life experiences of public school parents and educators inside schools and in our society and takes a holistic look at education reform.
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| Sunday, April 3rd, 7:30 PM Keeling's Caribbean Showcase Curated by Keeling Beckford of Keeling's Reggae Music and Videos The Upsetter: The Life & Music of Lee Scratch Perry Dir. Ethan Higbee & Adam Bhala Lough, 2008, 90 min.
An in depth exploration of one of the most fascinating and influential artists of our times, Lee Scratch Perry. This documentary probes into Perry's mysterious youth as well as the notorious events of his peak production years in Kingston. Scratch mentored a young Bob Marley, created the sound of Reggae as we now know it, pioneered a new genre of music called Dub, invented what was to become the remix and produced international hit songs for artists from Junior Murvin to The Congos to Paul McCartney to The Clash all while working out of the infamous Black Ark Studio, a shack that he built with his hands then later burned to the ground in a fit of drug addled rage. Equally a documentation of a musical culture and a fascinating character study of genius and madness, The Upsetter is a sight and sound clash of visual and aural styles, utilizing archival footage, photographs, concert video, audio clips, music video clips both old and new, and an exclusive, candid interview with the mastermind himself at his home in Switzerland. Filmed in Jamaica, London, Switzerland, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Colorado, The Upsetter charts Perry's influence on all reaches of the globe.
Q&A with co-director Adam Bhala Lough
Reception Sponsored by Sugar Hill Ale
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| Monday, April 4th, 7:00 PM Doc Watchers Curated by Hellura Lyle Americana Dir. Topaz Adizes, 2010, 91 min.
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| Wednesday, April 6th, 7:00 PM The Harlem International Film Festival
The Harlem International Film Festival Kicks Off Hi Wednesdays Beginning April 6
Join us every first Wednesday of each month beginning in April as we bring back several award-winning films from Hi5 plus some must-see gems that have not yet been screened.
The first program features award-winning shorts by some phenomenal female filmmakers from Harlem and Brooklyn to Australia and the UK including Tracy Grant's, I Remain, that won the Mira Nair Award for Rising Female Filmmaker.
7:00pm
If I Leap Dir. Jackie J. Stone, 2010, 18 min, USA
A young nun struggles with her desire for something she has never experienced.
Jacob Dir. Dena Curtis, 2009, 12 min, Australia
Gina, a young Aboriginal mother finds herself in a predicament when her husband Max returns home and learns the truth about baby Jacob.
Knock Off Dir. Rosanne Flynn, 2010, 11 min, United Kingdom
Pregnant teenager Jude's brave stand when a Chinese DVD seller is mugged shows her father Michael he needs to stand up for his daughter in the face of other people's prejudice.
I Remain Dir. Tracy Grant, 2010, 46 min, USA
This uplifting, inspirational film about living life and dealing with the struggles that come with it was made in the hope of furthering breast cancer awareness, particularly in minority populations. Through its unique perspective, the film also shines as a testament to the strength and bond of the African-American family.
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| Thursday, April 7th, 7:30 PM Under the Influence of Sam Greenlee 
The Spook Who Sat By the Door Dir. Ivan Dixon, 1973, 103 mins. The Spook Who Sat by the Door is based on the novel by the same name by Sam Greenlee. It is both a satire of the civil rights struggle in the United States of the late 1960s and a serious attempt to focus on the issue of black militancy. Dan Freeman, the titular protagonist, is enlisted in the Central Intelligence Agency's elitist espionage program as its token black. Upon mastering agency tactics, however, he drops out to train young Chicago blacks as "Freedom Fighters." As a story of one man's reaction to ruling-class hypocrisy, the film is autobiographical and personal. The novel and the film also dramatize the CIA's history of giving training to persons and/or groups who later utilize their specialized intelligence training against the agency.
Reading and Q&A with Sam Greenlee
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| Friday, April 8th - Thursday, April 14th, 7:30 PM Documentary in Bloom Presented by Livia Bloom The Third Body Dir. Peggy Ahwesh, 2010, 9 min.
A hallucinogenic religious film is stitched together with early computer generated NASA video from 1980s virtual-reality tours in Peggy Ahwesh's inspired juxtaposition of the mysterious realms of faith and science. Kati with an I Dir. Robert Greene, 2010, 86 min.
A captivating, vibrant portrait of popular Alabama high school senior Kati Genthner, filmed by her half-brother, reveals fights with her parents and romance with her sweetheart as she teeters on the brink of adulthood. As Kati prepares for her graduation day, viewers are invited to witness the intimate details of her life--from a coed pool party to a trip to the mall with her boyfriend, singing their favorite romantic song at the top of their lungs. It's all as wholesome and happy as apple pie... or is it? After Friday, April 8th and April 9th Screening: Q&A with Kati with an I director Robert Greene
Reception Sponsored by Sugar Hill Ale on Friday, April 8th
After Monday, April 11th Screening: Discussion with producers Susan Bedusa, Douglas Tirola, and Sean Price Williams, who also co-photographed the film
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| Friday, April 15th 7:30 PM Under the Influence of Mr. Complex with Special Guests Pharoahe Monch, Dres from Black Sheep, Maya Azucena, Bliss and Just Ice  1 You Stole My Heart Dir. Mr. Complex, 2009, 6 min. A hilarious tale of a stick up artist who falls in love with one of his victims. Stars Duane Cooper, Oleena Ru, Bliss and Mr. Complex.
2 Sexting Dir. Mr. Complex, 2011, 4 min. When people in today's society get too engulfed in text messaging they become awkward in the simple act of conversing face to face, even in the most intimate moments. Stars Duane Cooper and Jackie Nova.
3 Die Laughing Dir. Mr. Complex, 2010, 15 min. A young man seeks revenge on his father for cursing him with the power of being too funny. Stars Kenny Williams, William Jackson Harper, Giannina Frino and Marlene Duperley
4 Fanatic Dir. Mr. Complex, 2011, 27 min. When a Fanatic loses his girlfriend to his idol, he snaps and becomes detrimental to them all. Stars Shaun B. Laurent, Shernita Anderson, Andres "Dres" Titus and Pharoahe Monch.
Afterparty with djs Ohsokool and Crossphada and superstar performances!
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| Wednesday, April 27th, 7:30 PM Beyond Bullets: Gun Violence in America Curated by Sylvia Savadjian (A Portion of the Evening's Proceeds Will Be Donated to Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E.)
Living for 32 Kevin Breslin, 2010, 40 min.
Living for 32 is the inspirational story of Colin Goddard, a survivor of the tragic gun shooting massacre which occurred on the Virginia Tech campus, April 16th, 2007. The winning combination of Colin's passion, charisma and optimism has commanded the attention of the American public and media since the devastating incident which left 32 dead and 17 injured. In Living for 32, Colin shares an intimate account of terror he and his classmates endured and the courageous journey of renewal and hope he chose to pursue. http://www.livingfor32.com/home.html Bullets In the Hood: A Bed-Stuy Story Terrence Fisher and Daniel Howard, 2005, 22 min.
Winner of the 2005 Sundance Grand Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking, Bullets in the Hood: A Bed Stuy Story contains frightening images that could only be captured by someone like co-director Terrence Fisher, who has spent his entire life in the projects and experienced the tragedy of gun violence as a seemingly inescapable part of life. Says indieWIRE, "...a great example of how Guerilla film making can play an important social function by bringing forth new and intimate voices and subjects that are normally glossed over by local evening news casts." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKGE1Hea5-k A Harlem Mother Ivana Todorovic, 2009, 14 min.
In 1998, 18 year old LaTraun Parker made a documentary about the difficulties of growing up in Harlem. Eights years later he was shot dead on the street. Today his mother Jean Corbett-Parker (co-founder of not-for-profit Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E.) fights youth gun violence and helps other parents survive the pain through her organization, Harlem Mothers. Weaving footage from LaTraun's own film with scenes from Jean's new life today, A Harlem Mother is a short documentary that tells this tragic and inspirational story from the dual perspectives of mother and son.
Post screening panel with:
Kevin Breslin, Director, Living for 32 Kevin's directorial credits include A Smile Gone, But Where? and Women of Rockaway. His latest, Living for 32 premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
Colin Goddard, Subject, Living for 32 Shot 4 times at the Virginia Tech shootings which left 32 dead and 17 more wounded, after finishing his college degree, Colin decided to volunteer for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation's largest gun control organization. going to Jean Corbett-Parker, Co-founder Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. A longtime resident of Harlem, Jean was moved to start Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. after her son, LaTraun Parker, died on April 28, 2001 outside a nightclub at the corner of Seventh Avenue and 131th Street.
Stephanie Skaff, Downtown Community Television Director of DCTV's anti-gun violence media campaign, "Beyond Bullets". Before coming to DCTV, Stephanie worked as a producer, fundraiser and arts administrator throughout NYC. |
| Thursday, April 28th, 7:30 PM "Under the Influence of ego trip Pt. 2" Curated by Andreas Vingaard and ego trip White Lines and the Fever: The Death of DJ Junebug Dir. Travis Senger, 2010, 26 min.
This film (which won the Best Documentary Short award at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival) is the story of Junebug's double life as a DJ and drug dealer. Recalling the Bronx in the early 1980s, this documentary explores the old-school days of hip-hop and the dangerous underworld at the legendary Disco Fever. Never-before-seen footage and interviews with Kurtis Blow, DJ Hollywood, and Sal Abbatiello tell the tragic story of one of the greatest DJs ever.
SBX! Holding Down the Tradition Dir. Jun Ohki, 2005, 31 min. A cult classic set in the heart of hip-hop and featuring unearthed battle footage from the late eighties. Part music video and part documentary, SBX! stars a powerful line-up of hip-hop figures and underground celebrities, among them Show & AG, Lord Finesse, Percee P, Party Arty, D-Flow, Edan and Dave Tompkins. This film is a uniquely joyous celebration of the D.I.T.C. crew's contributions to BX hip-hop history that plays like Jim Jarmusch run amok in Patterson Projects.
(Plus a very special bonus film live from the planet of Brooklyn...)
Scheduled to appear: Filmmakers Travis Senger and Jun Ohki, Sal Abbatiello (Disco Fever; Fever Records), legendary hip-hop pioneer DJ Hollywood and D.I.T.C. members to be announced. |
| Monday, May 2nd, 7:00 PM Doc Watchers: Three Short Docs Curated by Hellura Lyle
One of These Mornings Dir. Valery Lyman, 2010, 17 min. Realizing
Weightless Dir. Faith Pennick, 2010, 39 min. Fat
Why Are They Here? Yara Costa, 2010, 30 min.
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