In Celebration of Black Music Month

Thursdays,  June 7, 14 & 21

CAAM offers mostly first run, thematically linked, award winning and critically acclaimed documentary films during the months of April, June, August, and November. A wide variety of films are presented with the opportunity for audience reflection after each film. Films @ CAAM series represent an eclectic span of topics including politics, music, education, art, history and sports, expounding upon rich and sometimes controversial themes. Films @ CAAM series are on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.

Throughout the year Films @ CAAM provides additional support to CAAM exhibitions by offering documentary films on featured artists, historical references, and the various themes highlighted within the exhibition. Documentaries related to CAAM exhibitions are screened on Saturdays or Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

For detailed descriptions on the Films @ CAAM monthly series or the Films @ CAAM weekend screenings, check the CAAM website or Museum Notes. RSVP’s are preferred at (213) 744-2024.

All screenings are free and open to the public.

Thursday, 7 June 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Documentary Screening
FILMS AT CAAM: Black Music Month
“Thunder Soul” (80 mins., 2010)

Executive-produced by Jamie Foxx. This film follows the extraordinary alumni from Houston’s Kashmere High School State Band who return home after 35 years to playa tribute concert for their beloved band leader, 92 year-old “Prof.” RSVP (213) 744-2024

Thursday, 14 June 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Documentary Screening
FILMS AT CAAM: Black Music Month
“Beats, Rhymes and the Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest”
(98 mins., 2011) Michael Rappaport, Director

One of the most influential and ground-breaking groups in music history, regarded as iconic pioneers of hip hop, the film chronicles the past, present and their uncertain future. The film features interviews with Kanye West, Mos Def, De La Soul and Common, among others. RSVP (213) 744-2024.

Thursday, 21 June 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Documentary Screening
FILMS AT CAAM: Black Music Month
“Music is my Life, Politics My Mistress: The Story of Oscar Brown Jr.”
(110 mins., 2011) donnie l. betts, Producer-Director

An intriguing story of an inspiring man never afraid to speak his mind. As a poet, playwright, musician, composer, lyricist, author and human rights activist, Brown led an extraordinary life and made great contributions along the way. Special guest celebrity host for the evening will be actor and fellow Chicago native Harry Lennix who will lead a Q&A session after the screening.  RSVP (213) 744-2024.