Saturday, 3 at Noon
Clarence Muse Café Theatre
$5-Film Screenings and One-on-One Talk with Filmmaker Greg
Anderson
Spend enchanting moments with one of the country’s new
filmmakers. He’ll talk candidly about the subjects of his
films and how he broke into the film industry.
FILM SCREENINGS
“STOMP THE YARD”- Noon
This dramatic film is about college student DJ attending a fictional
historical Black university who is pledging a Greek-letter fraternity.
DJ’s fraternity is competing in step shows against a rival
fraternity on campus. The high energy style of competitive
stepping sets the backdrop as the men explode in conflict as
they both try to dominate the yard. 113 minutes. 2007
“AMERICAN DREAM “– 2
p.m.
This new release film dramatically chronicles the real life story
of Mike Jones’ rise to fame as an inspiring rapper. We
follow his story as he weaves his path through the streets of
Houston utilizing music. 115 minutes. 2007
TALK WITH FILMMAKER GREG ANDERSON -4:30 p.m.
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Saturday, 1 at Noon
Clarence Muse Café Theatre
$5-Film Screenings and Reception
Meet film star and actor MALIK YOBA following
the last screening of these two wonderful films.
FILM SCREENINGS
“COOL RUNNINGS” – Noon-2
p.m.
You’ll love this outrageously funny, yet touching hit comedy
inspired by the true story of Jamaica’s first Olympic bobsled
team. They were four unlikely athletes with one impossible
dream. With the help of a US former champion as their coach,
they leave their sunny tropical island home and enter the world
of the Winter Olympics to compete in a sport they know nothing
about, bobsled racing! Having the courage to trust each
other, they find it in their hearts to meet the challenge and
soon become the heroes of the Games! Go along for the ride
as they take the world by storm in this heart-warming film! 98
minutes. 1993
“WHY DID I GET MARRIED?” – 2-4
p.m.
This Tyler Perry film, based on his hit stage play, deals with
eight married college friends who have gathered for their annual
seven-day reunion in the snow-capped Colorado Mountains. The
cozy mood is shattered when the group is faced with infidelity.
Over the course of the weekend, husbands and wives look at their
lives as they are confronted with the difficulties of maintaining
solid relationships with their spouses. This intimate
romantic love story stars Tyler Perry, Janet
Jackson, Malik Yoba and Jill
Scott. 90 minutes. 2007
CONVERSATION AND RECEPTION WITH MALIK YOBA -
4:30 p.m.
Hosted by Board Member Annette Williams
SUPPORTED BY BLOCKBUSTER
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