Street Movies! @ Leon H. Sullivan Building

Posted July 7th, 2008 by Boone
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Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 8:30pm
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Host: Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust

Location(s)

Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Building
1415 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19122
See map: Google Maps

Co-sponsored by MiND: Media Independence

Ursula Rucker: Poet (USA, 2008, 26:00 min)
by Michael Dennis.
An intimate portrait of Philly's own queen of spoken word whose trademark sweet "song speak" crackles with socio-political urgency on topics ranging from womanhood, racism, love and sexism. Featuring appearances by Sonia Sanchez and Gil Scott-Heron, this film provides a glimpse into what makes Rucker one of the most acclaimed artists of her generation.

Military Education: Youth and the Cost of War (USA, 2006, 24 min) by Scribe Video Center’s Documentary History Project
Young filmmakers explore military recruitment, why youth enlist, and how war influences society and youth culture from camouflage clothing to video games.

Hammoudi (Lebanon, 2007, 9:25 min)
by Anwar Saab
A courageous boy rises above violence in Lebanon with wit, humor and the support of his best friend.

A Loud Color (USA, 2006, 6:34)
by Brent Joseph
Louis Harding takes a tour of his neighborhood in post-Katrina New Orleans, recounting the contributions of notable African Americans to New Orleans culture and the long road ahead.


William's Plight (USA, 2005, 5:20 min)
by Bryan Green
18-year-old William Holmes is prosecuted for a crime he has nothing to do with, and may wind up serving 10-20 years as a result.