Part of our Black History Month film series. See the full lineup. Celebrate the powerful intersection of music, history, and culture with Wattstax, a landmark concert film documenting the 1972 benefit event organized by Stax Records. Held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots, the concert brought […]
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Soul Power
January 23, 2025
Part of our Black History Month film series. See the full lineup. Soul Power is an electrifying 2008 documentary that transports audiences to Kinshasa, Zaire, during the iconic Zaire 74 music festival—a historic celebration of music, culture, and Black Power. Directed by Jeff Levy-Hinte, the film captures legendary performances by James Brown, Miriam Makeba, B.B. […]
Luther: Never Too Much
January 23, 2025
Part of our Black History Month film series. See the full lineup. Luther: Never Too Much is a stirring 2024 documentary celebrating the extraordinary life and career of R&B legend Luther Vandross. Directed by the acclaimed Dawn Porter (John Lewis: Good Trouble), the film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival to glowing reviews and […]
Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande
January 23, 2025
Part of our Black History Month film series. See the full lineup. Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande is a captivating documentary about the legendary British funk band, Cymande, whose unique blend of reggae, soul, jazz, and African rhythms left an indelible mark on the music world. Formed in the early 1970s, Cymande’s sound […]