A screening of the classic film based on the novel from Grand Rapids author William Brashler!About this Event
Based on the novel by Grand Rapids' William Brashler!
Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long (Billy Dee Williams) is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter (James Earl Jones) and Charlie Snow (Richard Pryor), who dreams of playing in the majors. Boycotted by black teams, Long's outfit play minor league white teams, earning more attention as entertainers than as players. However, their success wins them a chance to play again in the Negro League, this time as equals. Directed by John Badham. Based on the 1973 novel "The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings" by William Brashler.
Doors at 6pm
Movie at 7pm
Featuring a discussion led by GRMIFI's Rodney Brown.
The Grand Rapids Film Series! A curated monthly series of significant films that have a crew, cast, or connection to our community of Grand Rapids Michigan. Highlighting success stories from our city to entertain, educate, and inspire future creators.
To keep ourselves and our community safe, Wealthy Theatre will be requiring all patrons to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. Masks may be removed while seated and eating/drinking. Eating/drinking will not be allowed in the lobby area. Wealthy Theatre staff retain the right to refuse entry or escort guests off premise for non-compliance or health and safety concerns with no refund owed to the guest. We ask that you do your best to make mindful, distanced decisions about seating and waiting in lines. Take care of yourselves and each other.- Wealthy Theatre Management.
Grand Rapids Media Initiative & Film Incubator (GR-MiFi, 501c3) seeks to correct opportunity gaps by enhancing skills, assets, and networks of local videographers, media producers, content creators, and artists of color. To equip our community with valuable skills, resources and networks that will enhance their creative expression and empower them to tell their own stories. Our sustainable collaborative space will provide the synergy needed to preserve, and enhance, our community culture. https://www.facebook.com/GRMiFi
Event Venue
Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States
USD 5.00
