Producers' Forum: The Apollo

Producers' Forum: The Apollo

Saturday, August 3, 7:30 PM
Cost: 
$12 General Admission, $6 BlackStar & Scribe members

Helmed by award-winning director Roger Ross Williams, The Apollo (USA, 2019, 98 min) chronicles the unique history and contemporary legacy of the New York City landmark, the Apollo Theater. The Apollo covers the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years and follows a new production of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me as it comes to the theater’s grand stage. This stage show frames the way in which The Apollo explores the current struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle and the broad range of African American achievement that the Apollo Theater represents. The documentary weaves together archival footage, music, comedy and dance performances, and behind-the-scenes verité with the team that makes the theater run.

Lisa Cortès, CEO of Cortés Films, is an Academy Award®–nominated Producer whose credits include Precious, The Woodsman, and Shadowboxer. Her productions have received over 70 international awards and nominations. Her recent films include Double Play directed by Ernest Dickerson, The Tale Of Four directed by Gabourey Sidibe and the feature documentary, The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion. Prior to her film career, Cortés worked with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin to launch the iconic Def Jam brand.

THIS SCREENING CO-PRESENTED BY BLACKSTAR FILM FESTIVAL.

 

 

 

Contact Email Address: 
Contact Phone Number: 
215-222-4201
Location(s): 

The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts,

3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia

Event Type: 
Screening
Producers' Forum