L.A. Rebellion
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L.A. Rebellion

L.A. REBELLION: CREATING A NEW BLACK CINEMA

January 31 – February 19

This essential retrospective offers a remarkable survey of one of the most important movements in the history of American independent cinema.
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Julie Dash

IN CONVERSATION WITH... JULIE DASH

January 31 at 6:30pm

The pioneering filmmaker joins us for this special onstage discussion as part of our retrospective L.A. Rebellion: Creating a New Black Cinema.

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Killer of Sheep

CAMERON BAILEY ON KILLER OF SHEEP

February 2 at 1pm

Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival®, introduces this special screening of Burnett's masterpiece — placing it in its historical, political, and artistic context.
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L.A. Rebellion Shorts

JACQUELINE STEWART ON
L.A. REBELLION SHORTS II

February 10 at 5pm

Noted film scholar and L.A. Rebellion co-curator Jacqueline Stewart offers an introductory talk on the L.A. Rebellion restoration project prior to the screening of our second shorts programme.
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In conversation with...

IN CONVERSATION WITH... GERALDINE MORIBA AND DON LEMON:

DOCUMENTING THE BLACK EXPERIENCE
February 25 at 7pm

This onstage conversation featuring CNN's Geraldine Moriba and Don Lemon will explore many topics, including the representation of African-Americans in the media. Read more

Middle of Nowhere

MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

Opens February 8

A young woman brings anguish to herself and those around her through her blind devotion to her imprisoned husband. Read more