Event

Rhythmic Uprising Screening at Greenspaces NY

Screening of the documentary Rhythmic Uprising followed by a dialogue about race, cultural arts, and social actionlead by the filmmakers and leaders from the NY-based Cidado Global ("Global Citizen").

LOCATION: Green Spaces NY at 345 BROADWAY, NY
Subway: N/R/W/Q 6 J/M/Z traines to Canal St. Station then walk 1 block south on Broadway

WHY: This screening is part of a grassroots distribution initiative that seeks to disseminate the Rhythmic Uprising documentary and generate funds to support the Rhythmic Uprising Media Project. This project continues to arm positive change makers in Bahia with video and computer equipment donations.
ADMISSION: $10 donation here or at the door

FILM SYNOPSIS: Rhythmic Uprising is a documentary that shows how vibrant Afro-Brazilian performing arts are used to fight racism, social exclusion, and poverty in Bahia, Brazil. The film outlines the transformative powers of a large movement of community cultural projects that make up the latest chapter in a creative struggle for racial equality that began four centuries ago. Concepts of citizenship considered in this hour-long film include capoeira, candombl, blocos afros, theater, circus, and quilombos.
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Contact: Keiko Tamura, 347.678.5903, info@rhythmicuprising.org
For more information about the Rhythmic Uprising Media Project or the documentary, visit http://rhythmicuprising.org