Black is Beautiful Film Series: Black Art In the Absence of Light

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This month's film is Black Art in the Absence of Light

​Inspired by the work of the late artist and curator David Driskell, this illuminating documentary spotlights the indelible contributions of some of the foremost African American artists in today's contemporary art world, including Theaster Gates, Kerry James Marshall, Faith Ringgold, Amy Sherald, and many more.  Directed by Sam Pollard.

New York Times Review here.

Black is Beautiful Film Series: August Wilson

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This month's film is August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand

Explore the life and legacy of August Wilson, the playwright some call America's Shakespeare, who chronicled the 20th-century black experience. Features James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad, Laurence Fishburne, Viola Davis, new dramatic readings and rare footage.