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In celebration of Black History month, we are honoring the important and diverse body of work of Woodie King, Jr., a visionary who has been integral in the development of contemporary black theater and cinema.
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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Tuesday,
Feb. 3
7:00 pm
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ANOTHER SIDE OF THE KING: FILMS AND LITERATURE OF
WOODIE KING, JR.
Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six
Dir. Woodie King, Jr., Docudrama, 1980, 52 min.
In 1963 a group of young Black boys living in Harlem were involved in an incident that earned them the nickname "The Harlem Six." Intent on protecting and clearing the names of their sons, several mothers bonded together to make their story known.This work emerges as a powerful close up of police brutality, and of power dynamics of 1960's Harlem.
A panel discussion will immediately follow the screening. Participants include: Eric V. Tait, Jr., (Moderator), Rico Speight, Nicole Franklin, and Terria Joseph.
Opening Reception to follow screening. |
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Thursday,
Feb. 5
7:00 pm |
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ANOTHER SIDE OF THE KING: FILMS AND LITERATURE OF WOODIE KING, JR.
Black Theatre Movement
Dir. Woodie King, Jr., 1978, 89 min.
This documentary traces the rise of the black theater movement from "A Raisin in the Sun" through the plays and musicals on Broadway in the late 1970's. Among those interviewed are Lorraine Hansberry, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, James Earl Jones, Ntozake Shange, and Amiri Baraka. Also includes sequences from plays and rehearsals. |
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Friday,
Feb. 6
7:30 pm
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ANOTHER SIDE OF THE KING: FILMS AND LITERATURE OF WOODIE KING, JR.
The Long Night
Dir. Woodie King, Jr., 1976, 85 min.
The first feature directed by Woodie King Jr., a major producer on New York's black-theater scene, is an effort to present an accurate picture of Harlem life without exploiting drugs, violence, prostitution or photogenic poverty. |
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Wednesday,
Feb. 11
7:00 pm
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ANOTHER SIDE OF THE KING: FILMS AND LITERATURE OF WOODIE KING, JR.
Death of A Prophet
Dir. Woodie King, Jr., 60min, 1981, Docudrama.
After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach. |
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Thursday, Feb. 12
7:00 pm
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ANOTHER SIDE OF THE KING: FILMS AND LITERATURE OF WOODIE KING, JR.
Segregating The Greatest Generation
Dir. Woodie King, Jr., 2006, 80 min.
In this "concept" essay documentary, 16 participants between the ages of 70 and 90 are interviewed about World War II and how that war changed their lives. They explore the difficulties of being Black and of being artists during and after World War II. |
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Friday,
Feb. 13
7:00 pm
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ANOTHER SIDE OF THE KING: FILMS AND LITERATURE OF WOODIE KING, JR.
The Long Night
Dir. Woodie King, Jr., 1976, 85 min.
The first feature directed by Woodie King Jr., a major producer on New York's black-theater scene, is an effort to present an accurate picture of Harlem life without exploiting drugs, violence, prostitution or photogenic poverty. |
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Wednesday,
Feb. 18
7:00 pm
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ANOTHER SIDE OF THE KING: FILMS AND LITERATURE OF WOODIE KING, JR.
Death of A Prophet
Dir. Woodie King, Jr., 1981, Docudrama.
After breaking ties with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X became a man marked for death...and it was just a matter of time before his enemies closed in. Highlighted by newsreel footage and interviews, this is the story of the last twenty-four hours of Malcolm X. Featuring the music of jazz percussionist Max Roach. |
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Thursday,
Feb. 19
7:00 pm
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ANOTHER SIDE OF THE KING: FILMS AND LITERATURE OF WOODIE KING, JR.
Readings, Book Signing, Reception |
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Friday,
Feb. 20
7:00 pm
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ANOTHER SIDE OF THE KING: FILMS AND LITERATURE OF WOODIE KING, JR.
The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six
Dir. Woodie King, Jr., Docudrama, 1980, 52 min.
In 1963 a group of young Black boys living in Harlem were involved in an incident that earned them the nickname "The Harlem Six." Intent on protecting and clearing the names of their sons, several mothers bonded together to make their story known.This work emerges as a powerful close up of police brutality, and of power dynamics of 1960's Harlem. |
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Saturday,
Feb. 21
2:00 pm
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CUBA IN HARLEM: A DOCUMENTARY RETROSPECTIVE
Black Theatre Movement
Dir. Woodie King, Jr., 1978, 89 min.
This documentary traces the rise of the black theater movement from "A Raisin in the Sun" through the plays and musicals on Broadway in the late 1970's. Among those interviewed are Lorraine Hansberry, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, James Earl Jones, Ntozake Shange, and Amiri Baraka. Also includes sequences from plays and rehearsals. |
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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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