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SUMMARY:Double feature: "The Kinloch Doc" and "Ferguson Rises" film screening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month at the Chicago Justice Gallery with a series of free film screenings that correspond with themes from our current exhibition, "Echoes of Ferguson," including abolition, place-making, unrest, and liberation.    You're invited to join us for this double feature screening of The Kinloch Doc and Ferguson Rises at the Chicago Justice Gallery.    The Kinloch Doc, by filmmaker Alana Marie, tells the story of the rise and demise of Missouri's first Black city. The documentary explores themes of home, community, race and housing, gentrification, and efforts to build in the face of systemic disinvestment.    Alana Marie is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and co-founder of Rare Co. Collective, a digital creative agency. Alana was an In the City Artist Fellow at Harvard University and a fellow with the Hayti Heritage Film Festival. Her documentary film was acquired by artist Amanda Williams for the 2020 Reconstruction Era exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. Alana is committed to producing authentic narratives that inspire, engage, and empower diverse audiences.    Ferguson Rises explores the aftermath of the August 9, 2014 murder of Michael Brown Jr. by a white police officer, and the protests that ensued. It also highlights the diverse voices of community members, including those who chose to say ?enough is enough? by taking to the streets for a record 400 days straight. These varied perspectives are interwoven with a rarely seen portrayal of a Black father?s grief, to help us understand the human side of this tragedy and to give us an intimate view of what it means to be a Black man in America. Director Mobolaji Olambiwonnu shows us the indomitable nature of the human spirit and how people can take something so tragic and build something beautiful around it.    Mobolaji Olambiwonnu is an award-winning director with 20 years of experience directing both corporate videos and documentaries for clients such as HBO, Lion's Gate, Discovery Channel, PBS, LA Metro, Gehry Partners and Sony. He has earned 3 Hermes award, an international Videographer award, and a Director's Guild of America award for his work.    Space is limited, so RSVP today!    Be sure to check out our other scheduled screenings by clicking the links below:    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6: Special screening of Whose Streets? accompanied by discussion with director Sabaah Folayan at the Chicago Justice Gallery  THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13: Double feature screening of Residue and Arkee at the Chicago Justice Gallery  TUESDAY MATINEE, FEBRUARY 18: Special performance, panel, and screening of One Million Experiments at Student Center East, tower room 605  THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27: Screening of Beneath the Surface with a special program TBA at the Chicago Justice Gallery | Event post: https://sji.uic.edu/events?page_id=1888
LOCATION:Chicago Justice Gallery 1344 S. Halsted St.  Chicago IL 60607
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