Celebrate Black History Month - Behind the Screen: Nickel Boys
When:
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 2:20p -
3:30p
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 2:20p -
3:30p
Where:
West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St
West Newton, MA 02465
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Lectures & Conferences, Rainy Day Ideas, Shows
Event website:
https://newtoncommunitypride.org/black-history-month-2025/
Join us for a powerful panel discussion on The Nickel Boys, a film based on Colson Whitehead’s impactful novel. Hosted at West Newton Cinema, this event will explore the film’s profound themes through the lens of distinguished voices from film, theater, and history.
Panelists include:
Theodore “Regge” Life – Renowned filmmaker, educator, and Executive Director of Global Film Network Inc.
Naheem Garcia – Celebrated actor and theater educator with a distinguished career in film and theater.
Bradley Craig – Assistant Professor of History and African American & Black Diaspora Studies at Boston University.
Moderated by: Dr. Myisha S. Eatmon – Assistant Professor at Harvard University, specializing in African American history and law.
The panel is free, but reservations are suggested as space is limited. The Nickel Boys will screen beofre the discussion at noon and you may purchase tickets for the film at https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/purchase/48589?siteToken=sq9871g21qvhktp727tnes3e3g
Registration is suggested but not required. Please register here.
