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First Thursday Films: “Black Art: In the Absence of Light”
Partners: MSP Film & MN Historical Society

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A Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Favorite Selection

Directed by Sam Pollard

Inspired by the work of the late artist and curator David Driskell, this illuminating documentary spotlights the indelible contributions of some of the foremost African American artists in today’s contemporary art world, including Theaster Gates, Kerry James Marshall, Faith Ringgold, Amy Sherald, and many more.

Tickets available soon at mspfilm.org.

After the screening, Craig Laurence Rice will introduce a special videotaped conversation he had with his good friend, Director Sam Pollard.

Plan to stay, listen, speak up, enjoy.

Be @ the movies! Noteworthy films with good conversation that follows each screening on the first Thursday of every month. The series is presented by MSP Film, the Capri, and the Minnesota Historical Society.

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