VISIONS OF THE BLACK EXPERIENCE
DECEMBER 5-7, 2019
A cinematic showcase of films that celebrate the African-American experience.
VISIONS OF THE BLACK EXPERIENCE DECEMBER 5-7, 2019 A cinematic showcase of films that celebrate the African-American experience. 6:00 Introduction: Bob Fitzgerald of the Manasota ASALH, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and Frances Presley Rice, executive producer of “No Lye”. 6:15 “No Lye: An American Beauty Story” (2019) – WORLD PREMIERE – documentary about the history of the black beauty industry. 7:30 Discussion 6:00 Introduction 6:10 “Something The Lord Made” – a film that explores the life of Dr. Vivien Thomas, an African-American pioneer in the field of heart surgery. 8:00 Panel discussion, led by Dr. Lisa Merritt, discussing local issues involving health care in the lower income communities. 10:00 Interactive Hair Demonstration with Monique Moore, an inspirational public speaker and stylist. 11:00 Introduction: Prof. Zabriskie 11:15 “Back to Natural” – 67 minutes – documentary about the contemporary natural hair movement. 12:25 Conversation with Prof Zabriskie and stylist 12:45-1:00 Lunch 1:30 Introduction 1:40 “American Ascent” – a documentary film about the first African-American expedition to tackle North America’s highest peak, Denali. 2:45 Panel on “American Ascent” 6:00 Introduction – Bob Fitzgerald 6:10 “Oscar Micheaux, the Black Czar of Hollywood” – 1 hour 7 minutes – documentary about Oscar Micheaux, an African-American author, film director and independent producer of more than 44 African-American themed films. 7:20 Panel Discussion (led by Bob Fitzgerald) THE PROGRAM
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December 6th, Friday
December 7th, Saturday
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