Behind the luxurious extravaganza of the famous Mardi Gras in New Orleans on the desolate back streets, devastated by Katrina, survives one of the most ancestral and hidden celebrations of the African-American population: “The Mardi Gras Indian”.
The Mardi Gras Indians date back to the time of slavery as a tribute to the Native American tribes [...]
BURN is a documentary based on the 1921 race riot in the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma. During the 16 hours of rioting, over 800 people were admitted to local hospitals with injuries, 35 city blocks were destroyed by fire, an estimated 10,000 people were left homeless and according to a Red Cross report close [...]
Anomaly – Barack Obama’s presidency has brought conversations on racial identity to the forefront. ANOMALY is a groundbreaking documentary film that takes an insider’s look at the experiences of multiracial Americans. Through personal narratives, ANOMALY stimulates viewers to think about identity, family and community in a changing world.
The film features interviews and performances with singer/songwriter [...]
Investing in the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival is an investment in the community. Visibility for your company will be high among a diverse cross section of Seattle and King County, WA residents.
The festival offers 9 days of exposure to thoughtful audiences who carry the experience of the festival into the greater community dialogue. [...]
The LangstonPass is an all access festival pass that gets you into all events, galas workshops and films with no hassle. With over 40 films, shorts, workshops and parties, the LangstonPass is a true bargain for your entertainment dollar.
The LangstonPass makes a perfect gift for friends, family and colleagues. Give the gift of independent films [...]
The April 2010 Langston Hughes African American Film Festival, an annual presentation of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center in Seattle, Washington, USA invites independent film entries of any length. Genres/subject areas: narrative, documentary, children’s, youth-made movies, shorts, Lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender, animation, experimental.
Filmmakers do not have to be Black, but films should include a significant amount of [...]
Nat Turner’s slave rebellion is a watershed event in America’s long and troubled history of slavery and racial conflict. Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property is directed by Charles Burnett and tells the story of that violent confrontation and of the ways that story has been continuously re-told during the years since 1831. It is a [...]
PROCEED AND BE BOLD
Dir. Laura Zinger
December 17, 2009 @7pm
(Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. scheduled to attend this screening)
Location: Hidmo, 2000 South Jackson Street, Seattle. Metro bus #14.
Suggested Donation $5
Kennedy will have art for sale at this event!
Perfect for holiday giving.
Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. is an internationally recognized printing press artist, though he would rather be referred [...]
The 2009 Langston Hughes African American Film Festival brought over 1200 eager audience members, including capacity crowds for Opening and Closing nights. “The impact of the festival goes beyond the festival”, notes the Seattle Office of Film and Music.
Audiences praised the festival, which featured more than 38 films from around the world and hosted filmmakers [...]
5 Days in July revisits the 1967 Newark Riots, an important cataclysmic moment in American history. This civil disturbance began when African American cab driver and musician John W. Smith was arrested, beaten and dragged into Fourth Precinct for a minor traffic infraction. This action triggered rebellion among the African American community that spread throughout [...]
