Sonia Sanchez: SHAKE LOOSE MEMORIES - Trailer

Friday, March 30, 2012 -

National Black Writers Conference, Medgar Evers College

Films Celebrating Activism in Black Literature

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sponsored by the NBWC and African Voices

 Founders Auditorium, Medgar Evers College

1650 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225

11:15  a.m.

The Life and Times of Little Jimmy B

Director:  Alison McDonald  

Synopsis: This film is a portrait of a young Black writer isolated in the God-fearing ghetto of Depression era Harlem. Rejected by his mother and his best friend, Jimmy seeks refuge in his relationship with Glenda, a prostitute. Herself a lost soul, she cannot comfort or console him, but offers him something he's never had before - acceptance. 

11:35 a.m.

I Leave My Colors Everywhere

Directors:  Tami Ravid    Producer: Julia de Boer

Synopsis: The film follows the work of Ekere Tallie, a female poet living in Amsterdam. She uses her poems to speak out on sexual violence against women, racism and other injustices.

Intermission

1:10 p.m.

Sonia Sanchez: Shake Loose Memories

Directors: Jamal Joseph, Rachel Watanabe-Batton

Producers: Voza Rivers, Jamal Joseph, Rachel Watanabe-Batton

Synopsis: A musical and poetic journey through the life, art and activism of Sonia Sanchez. Sanchez is a poetry icon, professor emeritus at Temple University, cofounder of the Black Arts Movement, pioneer of the Black Studies Program at San Francisco State and a tireless fighter for human rights. Sanchez's poetry, performance and reflections weave together to create a moving "cine poem." Featuring performances of her works by Amiri Baraka, Oscar Brown Jr., T.C. Carson, and Toshi Reagon.

2:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Poets Sonia Sanchez, Ekere Tallie, filmmaker Alison McDoanld and author/filmmaker Jamal Joseph (Panther Baby) will participate in a conversation on the history of activism in Black literature and a discussion on the films presented. Maitefa Angaza, the managing editor of African Voices and c0-producer of the film In Our Heads About Our Hair, will moderate.

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