Bike Vessel, by filmmaker Eric D. Seals, was showcased yesterday in @netflix's Studio Theater. The film documents the journey of a father-son cycling expedition with candid discussions about health challenges that impact the Black community. #BlackHistoryMonth
Made in Chicago. Premiering in Chicago.
We’re thrilled to be hosting the World Premieres of 2 locally-produced films: the stirring doc BIKE VESSELS and the delightful family comedy ALL HAPPY FAMILIES.
Tickets going fast, act quick: https://t.co/CiarwfnfMW
Thrilled to have a great slate of Chicago films at the #ChiFilmFest, from a local director’s comic book parody to a hometown restaurateur exploring his heritage.
THE PEOPLE'S JOKER
BIKE VESSEL
FOOD ROOTS
DEPARTING SENIORS
WE GROWN NOW
ALL HAPPY FAMILIES
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#BHMwithDigife | #HBCU
On our final episode of this HBCU series, we ask the question, "Why were HBCU's needed in the first place?" Our hosts dive into the early institutions of Black education.
Featuring:
@CortniGrange@tnwhiskeywoman
2wo Langley
Dave "Trugoy" Jolicoeur, aka #Plug2, 1⁄3 of the seminal Hip Hop group @WeAreDeLaSoul is Hip Hop royalty, and he will be missed.
Straight outta Amityville
The musician.
The innovator.
The Dove.
#RIPTrugoy#RIPTrugoyTheDove
#BHMwithDigife | #HBCU
For #BlackHistoryMonth, we're going back to the yard to talk about HBCUs. The history, cities, people, and especially the bands! Various HBCU alum will reflect on their time on campus, making them into the person they are today. #BHM
#BHMwithDigife | #nathangreen
History points to Nathan “Nearest” Green, as the one who first taught a young Jack Daniel how to distill whiskey. He’s also thought to have perfected the “Lincoln County Process” that characterizes Tennessee Whiskey. #BHM
#BHMwithDigife | #goodtimes
Good Times followed an African American family in the Chicago projects. Themes of poverty, racism, inner-city hardships and single-parent homes that vied for humor, while relying on stereotypes.
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https://t.co/457gJNjNW8
A pioneering African-American hardcore band, Bad Brains was formed in the late 70s in Washington DC. With nine studio albums, the later recordings feature elements of other genres like funk, heavy metal, hip hop and soul. #BHMwithDigife#BHM#BadBrains
Hollywood Shuffle. A 1987 satirical, independent debut of Robert Townsend. It was his commentary on the stereotypes & struggles African Americans faced in the television and film industry. #BHMwithDigife#BHM#kwelitv@DeShuna
Donny Hathaway, one of the brightest voices in soul music of the ‘70s. He achieved his greatest success as Roberta Flacks’ duet partner. His career tragically cut short, bringing awareness to mental illness. #BHMwithDigife#BHM#donnyhathaway