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Box office open for advance ticket purchases Mon-Fri 12-6 & from 1 hour before until the end of all events. During these hours, knock on the window if door is locked. |
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Wednesday,
Feb. 3
7:30 pm |
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COLLECTOR'S SHOWCASE
Face/Off
Dir. John Woo, 1997, 141 min.
Face/Off is the classic, elegant 1997 film directed by John Woo, starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage in perhaps their strongest performance.The two both play an FBI agent and a terrorist, sworn enemies who assume the physical appearance of one another. Face/Off also possibly introduced the world to John Woo's influential Hong Kong film style.
Screening followed by audience Chess Tournament "Face/Off"
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Wednesday,
Jan. 6
7:30 pm |
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COLLECTOR'S SHOWCASE
Presented by Uncle Ces of the Zulu Nation
Zulu Wars: Shaka, King of the Zulu
Dir. Richard Charles Wawma, 1996, 54 min.
Explores the life of Shaka Zulu through dramatic re-enactments of his life - his upringing, building of the Zulu empire, first contact with Europe and the events that led to his demise. Shaka Zulu was considered both a military genius for his innovations in warfare and revolutionary warfare style and condemned for his brutality. At the time of his death he ruled over 250,000 people and 50,000 warriors.
Followed by panel of noted experts hosted by Dr. Shaka Zulu.
Plus: Zulu Nation After Party w/ DJ Ces |
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Wednesday,
Mar. 3
7:30 pm
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COLLECTOR'S SHOWCASE
United Muslim Alliance & The Black Student Union/Black Studies Program at City College Present:
El Hajj Malik el Shabazz (AKA Make It Plain)
Gil Noble, 1991, 60 min.
A "Like It Is" television program special presentation produced, written and reported by Gil Noble.
Screening followed by a discussion with Dr. Leonard Jeffries (City College) and Zaheer Ali (Columbia University), other guests TBA.
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Wednesday,
April 7
7:30 pm
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THE COLLECTOR'S SHOWCASE: From the Vaults of Robert Williams
Blacula
Dir. William Crain, 1972, 93 min.
In the 18th century, an African prince and his wife go on a good-will mission to Transylvania to seek assistance from the "influential" Count Dracula in order to stop the slave trade. Dracula enslaves and 'turns' the prince, cursing him with the Blacula name. Two hundred years later, Blacula is brought to the "New World" by interior decorators [I'm for real] and reawakened, creating havoc on Los Angeles of the early 1970's. -Robert Williams
Scream Blacula Scream
Dir. Bob Kelljan, 1973, 96 min.
Blacula returns the following year with a Voodoo twist. To remove the vampire curse so that his soul can rest in peace back in Africa, the African prince seeks the help of a beautiful Voodoo High-Priestess [Pam Grier]. But, in the mean time, he continues his vampiric ways and 'makes' himself a few helpers. Taking place mostly in inner-city Los Angeles of the early 1970's. -Robert Williams |
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343 Malcolm X Boulevard / Lenox Avenue (between 127th and 128th Streets)
Suggested Admission: $10 (unless otherwise noted). The box office is open 12 - 6pm Monday - Friday and 1 hour before all showtimes till event end.
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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs,
in partnership with the City Council.
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