2008 Film Series: Celebrating Black History Month
The Denver Public Library is showing a series of movies to Celebrate Black History Month. All showings are
free and open to the public and will be at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. For more information, call 720-865-2401.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Politics: "The New Black Power"
Writer and reporter Juan Williams narrates an inspiring and intelligent documentary of what he calls the "crossover politicians," politicians that manage to secure the support of white voters. Williams analyzes the suspicions and pressures that surround black politicians who are making it in the mainstream. Williams presents a historical account of black politicians from the Reconstruction period to the Civil Rights Movement and the sacrifices made to pave the way for future politicians.
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
"Street Fight"
Examining the 21st century political arena, Street Fight is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking documentary of the 2002 Mayoral race between two New Jersey African-American politicians, Cory Booker and four-term incumbent, Mayor Sharpe James, who had heavyweight political machines Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton supporting him. Nominated to receive an Oscar for Best Documentary at the 2005, 78th Academy Awards, and directed by Marshall Curry, this film highlights Mayoral candidate, Cory Booker who ran against, Mayor Sharpe James for the city of Newark, New Jersey and discovered the Electoral Politics between candidates of the same race can turn into a battle over authenticity. Does interracial conflict over pigmentation and cultural authenticity have a bearing on elections? Are the politics in Black America changing? View this excellent film and form your own conclusion.
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Chisholm '72
A powerful message rings forth as Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman to run for president, announces her candidacy in 1972. This film documents the political atmosphere that prevailed during Chisholm's campaign, one of bigotry and disenchantment. Chisholm first appeared on the political scene in 1968 when she became the first African-American woman elected to Congress representing New York.
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Bling
This independent film brings together the two worlds of Hip Hop and the diamond trade (Blood Diamonds) associated with the civil war in Sierra Leone. This is a PG 13 movie.