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First Thursday Films: “How It Feels to Be Free”
Partners: MSP Film & MN Historical Society

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Explore the lives and trailblazing careers of six iconic African-American entertainers who changed American culture through their films, fashion, music and politics: Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson and Pam Grier.

Be sure to stay for the post-screening community discussion featuring a prerecorded interview with the film’s director, Yoruba Richen, and MSP Film Programmer Craig Laurence Rice.

Tickets to First Thursday Films are free for Northside residents (zip codes 55411, 55412, 55430). Northsiders can submit their zip code information at the door or enter it as a promo code during checkout. $5 tickets can also be purchased in advance at mspfilm.org or at the door the night of the show. All tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ample free parking is available in the lot just west of the Capri.

Programmed in partnership with the MSP Film Society, and the Minnesota Historical Society, First Thursday Films @ the Capri aims to create a space for dialogue and better understanding. 

Come for the movies. Stay for the conversation.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Please note: The Capri requires all guests to present proof of either full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours prior to attending an event, along with a photo ID. Masks are required at all indoor events at the Capri.  You can find more information and resources here.

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