About this Event
In partnership with Revolutionary Reels, join us for a “Beat Street” screening in honor of the late great Harry Belafonte, with a talkback after the screening.
Revolutionary Reels is a film series created by The Gathering for Justice. It screens films that explore the intersection of film and social justice and is designed to spark conversation and action around these issues.
Film Summary: At the forefront of early hip-hop culture, DJ Kenny Kirkland (Guy Davis), his B-boy brother, Lee (Robert Taylor), and graffiti artist Ramon (John Chardiet) all have hopes of showcasing their talents outside the confines of South Bronx, N.Y. When Tracy Carlson (Rae Dawn Chong), a composer and choreographer, runs into Kirkland and Lee at one of Manhattan's hottest nightclubs, she offers Lee an opportunity to perform on TV. However, the crew has a long way to go before achieving their dreams.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Screening of Beat Street (1984) with talkback after the film
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Film Run Time: 1 h 46 min
Where: The Center at West Park, Sanctuary (enter on Amsterdam)
Talkback Panelists: Rameen Aminzadeh, Carmen Perez-Jordan, Mysonne NY General, Martha Diaz, and more!
About Film: Rated PG
Director: Stan Lathan
Producers: David V. Picker, Harry Belafonte
Starring: Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis, Jon Chardiet
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Center at West Park, 165 West 86th Street, New York, United States
USD 10.00 to USD 25.00