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Mother's Day Radio
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 The Los Angeles Premier of "The Black August Hip Hop Project Documentary."
The issue of political prisoners being held in American prisons in the U.S. is put forth in this tour de force documentary which not only sheds light on some of the inhuman conditions inside American prisons, but also reintroduces the stories of prisoners such as Sekou Odinga, Mutulu Shakur, Herman Bell and others who are serving time, some going on 30 years, for their political activities.
Woven throughout the film's historical commentary is the yearly Black August Hip Hop Festival (in commemoration of the murder of George Jackson in prison as well as other historical events in Black history occurring in August) wherein a group of political activists and political entertainers come together to produce a concert to support and raise awareness of the issue of U.S. political prisoners and American prisons.
The film features exclusive interviews with activists Assata Shakur, former Black Panther Kathleen Cleaver, political prisoner Mutulu Shakur and others. Part concert film, Black August highlights performances in New York, Cuba, and South Africa featuring Mos Def, Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, David Banner, Common, Erykah Badu and others.
Saturday, February 19 @ 10 pm Culver Plaza Theater 9919 Washington Blvd. in Culver City Tickets: $11
A portion of proceeds from your purchase will benefit Mother's Day Radio.
Purchase tickets from Thandisizwe Chimurenga at the venue box office up to 30 minutes before start time and name "Mother's Day Radio." To purchase tickets in advance, please reply to this email (info@mothersdayradio.org).
PAFF Community Collaborators: Black August Los Angeles, Mother's Day Radio, Some of Us Are Brave Radio
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 The Los Angeles premier of "Gang Girl: A Mother's Journey to Save Her Daughter."
A hard-working, middle class mother finds her life in turmoil when she discovers that her daughter has joined the infamous L.A. Bloods gang. Determined to get answers on how she and her daughter ended up on this path, Valerie Goodloe takes it upon herself to increase awareness about the girls involved in gang life. In the process, Valerie's struggle highlights universal themes of belonging, hopelessness and gang activity's negative societal impact.
Valerie Goodloe, a Southern California native, waited a long time to find the courage to do what she loves. She is currently the West Coast Staff Photojournalist for Johnson Publishing Company, EBONY/JET Magazine and now, she can add filmmaker to her resume.
Monday, February 21 @ 12:15 pm
Culver Plaza Theater
9919 Washington Blvd.
Tickets: $11
A portion of proceeds from your purchase will benefit Mother's Day Radio.
RSVP by clicking HERE.
Purchase tickets from Thandisizwe Chimurenga at the venue box office up to 30 minutes before start time and name "Mother's Day Radio." To purchase tickets in advance, please reply to this email (info@mothersdayradio.org).
PAFF Community Collaborators: Some of Us Are Brave Radio, Mother's Day Radio
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