Next Generation Awareness Foundation Announces Annual National Black History Month Film & Discussion Series Tour Through Mid-Atlantic and Georgia
Numerous Celebrities, Filmmakers and Playwrights Involved / Authors Row, Workshops, Artists, Vendors, Great Blacks in Wax Display and Poetry Exhibition / Celebrities Vanessa Williams, Mark Brown, Yvette Freeman, Gary Clark, Maceo, Cast of HBO's The Wire and others assist / Baltimore, DC, Richmond and Atlanta to be Toured
Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) February 1, 2005 -- Next Generation Awareness
Foundation, Inc. ("NGAF") joins with Another "CJ" Production to launch
UrbanFilmSeries.com and announces that its much-anticipated historic Annual
National Black History Month Film & Discussion Series will tour Baltimore,
the District of Columbia, Richmond, and Atlanta. Each Saturday, beginning
February 5th, the series commences with notable filmmakers, historians,
celebrities, American heroes, authors, poets, vendors and groups who will share
their experiences and life's work with attendees. The month-long fundraising
event is part of the foundation's 'Can-I-Ask-U' philosophy of programs and
service, namely Coordinated Awareness Believing In Achievement Through Skills
Development and Uplift.
Over 80 film entries were received and nearly 40
community and industry leaders requested to be included in this year's Series.
The 2005 Series will play host to actresses Vanessa Williams and Yvette Freeman,
Redskins Legend Gary Clark, Maceo (De La Soul) numerous actresses, authors,
poets filmmakers, playwrights, and others. 'We feel that the selection of films
and personalities will provide many metropolitan communities with a first-ever
set of events designed for up-close and intimate interaction with many local and
national African-American heroes, filmmakers, celebrities and artists,' says
Corey Jennings, founder and Project Director. 'NGAF has two goals for the
Series: to provide exposure to the rich cultural and artistic legacy of
African-Americans, and to serve as a tribute to the 44th Anniversary of the
famous sit-in on February 1, 1960, at the F.W. Woolworth Company store in
Greensboro, North Carolina,' which sparked coordinated efforts by students and
national organizations to make the dream of equality a reality.
"This
year's events will be outstanding, says Corey. "Communities deserve to be
reacquainted with the experiences and contributions of persons and organizations
that have made history and continue to set new trends in the motion picture
industry, Therefore, From garnering the support of local legends like Washington
Redskins' legend Gary Clark, to a Poetry Exhibition hosted by cast from HBO's
'The Wire', to showcasing filmmaker Mark Brown's 'The Salon', his follow-up to
his already outstanding credits (Barbershop, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Two
Can Play That Game, How to Be a Player), to a discussion and workshop with noted
prime-time actress and filmmaker Yvette Freeman ('ER'), to entire afternoons
with celebrity actress, filmmaker and director Vanessa Williams (NAACP Image
Award winner, Showtime's 'Soul Food', New Jack City, Cosby Show, Melrose Place),
there is something for all audiences to enjoy.' To further support NGAF's goals
of greater arts awareness, the 2005 Series will include an Author's Row, where
authors from across the nation can autograph and sell their books with other
vendors. The Series will also include a special Urban Film Series Theatre night
done in conjunctions with Arena Stage Theatre, whereby patrons will be entitled
to special discounted rates for an entire weekend. This year's play that is
specially selected by NGAF is the Tony-Award winning "Hallelujah,
Baby!"
Press/Media: Many of this year's events have great media and
public significance. Members of the press, should contact us at e-mail protected
from spam bots or 202-409-7240 to provide media credentials, obtain promo
pictures, or to schedule interviews, media sessions and
appearances.
Vendors/Authors/Poets: Vendors and authors wishing to
participate in this years Series or in the Author's Row, please contact us at
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Sponsors: Sponsorship signage and
marketing opportunities are still available. Contact us at e-mail protected from
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Ticketing/Prices: In an effort to support the Arts and spread
awareness, this year's ticket prices range from $10-15 per session and simply
$25 per day. Visiting us at NGAF.org and UrbanFilmSeries.com after January 21st
to get your tickets online. Group rates of 5 or more all day passes are
available. All funds are used to cover expenses and execute the foundation's
programs.
2005 Annual National Black History Month Film & Discussion
Series Schedule
Baltimore - February 5, 2005 - 'Oh, The Many
Faces'
Maryland Institute College of Arts - Brown Center - 1300 Mount Royal
Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21217 - 11am - 9pm
Washington, DC - February
12, 2005 - 'This Is How'
AFI Theatre - Silver II - 8633 Colesville Road,
Silver Spring, MD 20910 - 11pm - 7pm
Richmond, VA - February 19, 2005 -
Breaking Ground: A Day With Vanessa Williams
Byrd Theatre, 2908 West Cary
Street, Richmond, VA, 23221 - 11am - 6:30pm
Atlanta, Ga - Last Weekend In
March
Hosted by Vanessa Williams - Schedule Details Forthcoming
For
details of this year's schedule, sessions, personalities, and films, please
visit www.UrbanFilmSeries.com or view the complete press release at
www.ngaf.org.
Contact: Corey Jennings
(202)
409-7240
Next Generation Awareness Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 6885,
Alexandrian, VA 22306
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www.NGAF.org
www.UrbanFilmSeries.com
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