From Sundiata Sadiq:
Date: 5/2/10 - 1-3 PM
Location: MAYSLES CINEMA
343 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Info Line: 212.582.6050
Website: http://www.mayslesinstitute.org
Reservations: reservations@mayslesinstitute.org (TICKETS $10)
MOVE - (Dir. Ben Garry and Ryan McKenna, 2004, 55 mins.)
A documentary detailing the controversial history of the radical African-American commune, MOVE. Narrated by Howard Zinn and woven with interviews and archival material, this film foregrounds issues of Black identity, separatist living, political racism and police brutality that have become part of a contentious national debate since the 1985 fire-bombing.
Ramona Africa, the only Adult survivor of the bombing of the MOVE house will be present at the screening to respond to any questions as well as other members of the MOVE family whose parents are still in prison after 30 years.
Notes: Tickets can also be purchased by calling: NYCFMJC - 212-330-8029 - www.freemumia.com
Doors Open One Hour Before Showtime
2/3 train to 125th St.
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