We fund untold stories for public media. Learn more about funding opportunities with ITVS. The Film An untold triumph of the spirit story, African American showman Leon Claxton and his brown-skin troupe broke barriers and performed for whites-only audiences, braving racism, segregation, and immigration laws in a competition to win the hearts of America's changing pop culture.
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Top review. This movie was simply amazing! If you're an Irish dancer, a parent of a dancer or someone who is considering joining the lot, you would really enjoy the insight this documentary has to offer. Jig is realistic and shows both the ups and downs of this kind of lifestyle.
It accurately portrays how the parents invest so much time, expense and emotion into their children. And we see how much genuine hard work and determination is delivered by the dancers day after day through classes, sacrifice, rigorous practice at home and traveling to compete.
Read more now. A 3-part documentary film series by Leslie Cunningham. Both films will be available online after their drive-in appearances. The Passing On synopsis Three professions ushered Black former slaves from poverty to the American dream: preacher, teacher, and undertaker.
Lewis Funeral Home has functioned within this tradition as a pillar of the Black community in San Antonio, Texas since Now, James puts his faith in a new generation to continue this vanishing legacy.
Also unearthed is the legend of producer Leon Claxton, a brave African-American showman who left an extraordinary entertainment legacy despite the insurmountable odds against him and his dreams. The Hayti Heritage Center preserves and advances the heritage and culture of the historic Hayti community in Durham, NC and the African American experience through programs that benefit the broader community, locally, nationally, and globally.
This is a special screening for students. Slippage Duke is directed by Thomas F. DeFrantz at the Rubenstein Arts Center. All events are free and open to the public. There will be capacity limits and masking protocols. For more information email:t. Monday, August 23, Burlesque artist Bebe Bardeaux featured!
Featured in the film are the works of Hip Hop Poet Mr. Mammoudou Balde. African Musician. Monica Daye. Spoken Word Artist. Derrick "Benetez" Bryant. Visual Artist.
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