- ARCHIVE of OLDER EVENTS -

2014 - 2018

The newly-restored digital version of our film
had two Premieres in 2014:

The World Premiere was presented on October 12, 2014
by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

The New York City premiere was held on November 12, 2014
at The New School, as part of Michelle Materre's
"Creatively Speaking" film series.

Use the Event Archive Menu to access more details.
 

This is what Democracy looks like - from our iPhone in Wasington, DC

[ Check out the Baldwin Poster, at 1:17 into the video ]

- Danbury, CT -

Western Connecticut State University
Connecticut PeaceJam Slam
"PeaceJam ~ Unleashing The Potential for Human Good"

All-Day Conference, Including Our Workshop:

"James Baldwin, Social Identity & You"

      

Made Possible by CT Humanities

With the Support of The Amistad Center

- New York City -

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
and Maysles Cinema present

The Harlem Premiere of
Our Newly Restored Film

Followed by a Discussion:

"James Baldwin:  The Next Generation"

- Norwalk, CT -

Norwalk Community College

A Film Screening and Discussion

Made Possible by CT Humanities

With the Support of The Amistad Center

- Bridgeport, CT -

Bridgeport Public Schools

A Comprehensive Weeklong Series of
Classes, Workshops, Screenings and Discussions!

Made Possible by CT Humanities

With the Support of The Amistad Center

- West Hartford, CT -

University of Saint Joseph

A Film Screening and Discussion

Made Possible by CT Humanities

With the Support of The Amistad Center

Click Pic to View/Download the POSTER!

- New Britain, CT -

Central Connecticut State University

Panel Discussion & Theatrical Presentation

Made Possible by CT Humanities

With the Support of The Amistad Center

- UConn, Storrs, CT -

Konover Auditorium (Dodd Center)

A Film Screening and Discussion
w/the Filmmakers & Uconn Professor Jelani Cobb

Made Possible by CT Humanities

With the Support of The Amistad Center

- Lewisburg, PA -

Bucknell University, Campus Theatre

A Film Screening & Panel Discussion

- New Haven, CT -

Whitney Humanities Center

at Yale University

A Film Screening & Discussion
w/ the Filmmakers and Yale Scholars

With the Support of  The Amistad Center

- Hartford, CT -

Trinity College Chapel Community
and Cinestudio Theater

- Hartford, CT -

Shiloh Baptist Church
Screening and Discussion ~ Co-Hosted by the NAACP

- Bridgeport, CT -

United Congregational Church
Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration

- Chicago, IL -

Oracle Productions and Black Cinema House

- Amherst, MA -

Amherst Regional High School Auditorium

        

- Hartford, CT -

The Amistad Center for Art & Culture
at The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

The Amistad Center for Art & Culture ~ www.amistadcenter.org
600 Main Street, Hartford, CT

The Amistad Center’s educational programs are supported by

Made Possible By:  CT Humanities

- Danielson & Willimantic, CT -

Student & Community Events
at Quinebaug Valley Community College

Our screenings of  "James Baldwin:  The Price of the Ticket"
have been coordinated with student exposure to Baldwin's
work.  Upper School and Middle School students will attend
separate "Conversations with Jimmy" sessions.

Additionally, we are hosting a special event with the
"Learning in Retirement" organization.

Distinguished Panel Discussions on Wednesday,
November 11 and Thursday, November 12

    
        ~ Click Buttons to See Panel Participants ~

Wed, Nov 4  -  Danielson  Auditorium ... Screenings
Wed, Nov 11   -  Danielson  Auditorium ... Panel
Thu, Nov 12  -  Capital Theater, Willimantic ... Screening & Panel
Fri, Nov 13  -  Danielson  Auditorium ... Screening

Quinebaug Valley Community College
742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT
729 Main Street, Willimantic, CT


Made Possible By:  CT Humanities

- Pomfret, CT -

Fall Family Weekend at Pomfret School

A screening of  "James Baldwin:  The Price of the Ticket"
For Students, Parents and Grandparents ...
Followed by a "Conversation with Jimmy" talkback session.

~ Pomfret Director of Diversity, Steve Davis says:

"We are honored to have Producer / Director Karen Thorsen
visit Pomfret School for Parent / Grandparents Weekend.

We hope this event will inspire you to share some of your
life experiences and have positive conversations between you,
your children and grandchildren about the culturally,
technologically and socially changing world they will inherit."

This screening is part of a collaborative effort between
Pomfret School, The University of Connecticut and
Quinebaug Valley Community College.

~ 398 Pomfret Street, Pomfret CT         ph: 860.963.6100


Made Possible By:  CT Humanities

- Bridgeport, CT -

"Sacred Conversation on Race"
at United Congregational Church

10:00am -  Sermon, "Words Matter" Theme

11:30am -   Hospitality Hour

12 Noon  -  Lunch w/Guests from Bethel AME Church

12:30pm -  Screening "The Price of the Ticket"

1:30 pm -  Conversation w/ Reverend Sara Smith,
The Filmmakers and The Public

~ 877 Park Avenue (corner of State St), Bridgeport CT


Made Possible By:  CT Humanities

- Hartford, CT -

James Baldwin Day at Hartford Public High School

Co-Hosted by HPHS Law & Government Academy,
ACLU of CT & the Hartford Public Library (Mark Twain Branch)

During the Preceding Week, HPHS Students
Are Being Introduced to Baldwin via Special Lesson Plans
Created for this Project.

October 22nd is James Baldwin Day at the School:

12 Noon -  Student Screening
1:30 pm  -  Panel & Talkback ... w/the Filmmakers,
Baldwin's Nephew Trevor Baldwin,
Pomfret School's Director of Diversity, Steve Davis.
Moderated by LDA's Catherine Morelli.

5:30 pm -  Community Reception
6:00 pm -  Community Screening
7:30 pm -  Discussion and Q & A w/ Special Guests

55 Forest Street, Hartford, CT - In the Auditorium

Made Possible By:  CT Humanities

- Lowell, MA -

UMAss Lowell English Department

The Jack and Stella Kerouac Center for the Public Humanities

Presents a Public Screening and Talkback

At the Comley-Lane Theatre, UMass Lowell South Campus

870 Broadway Street, Lowell MA

Sponsored by the English Department at UMass Lowell
and MassHumanities

All Free and Open to the Public.

Made Possible By:  MassHumanities

- New York City -

The Film Society of Lincoln Center Presents

Producer/Director Bill Miles & James Baldwin, during production of "I Remember Harlem"

- Omaha, Nebraska-

2015 Native Omaha Days

- Martha's Vineyard Film Festival -

Race In America

- Lift Ev'ry Voice Festival -

At MassMoCA Arts Center

- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library -

and Museum, Boston MA

- Holyoke Community College -

Sponsored by MassHumanities

- PeaceJam New England -

2015 Conference at UConn, CT

- Holyoke Community College -

Sponsored by MassHumanities

- Suffolk University -

Sponsored by MassHumanities

- Mount Wachusett Community College -

Sponsored by MassHumanities

- Mt. Wachusetts Highlight Video -

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- South Norwalk Public Library, CT -

- The New School -

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>>  More Than 350 People Attended
Including Executive Producer Albert Maysles, Baldwin Biographer
David Leeming and Family Members Helen Baldwin & Trevor Baldwin!

>> The 2K Restoration Looked Spectacular!
Thanks to Tim Spitzer & Goldcrest Post, Also In Attendance

Above:  David Baldwin tries to sum up his brother's life.

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>>  Watch Video of the Q&A Session
with Karen Thorsen, Michelle Manterre and Ricardo Montez!

 

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- National Gallery of Art-

Aisha Karefa-Smart, Baldwin's Niece, with Filmmaker Karen Thorsen