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If you are looking for Black History Month events in Ward 8 THEARC Theater is hosting this FREE film screening and post-show discussion on Thursday, Feb 4th at 10:30am. This is a great event for youth, seniors and adults. School groups are strongly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word!

Tickets are free but space is limited so get your tickets now!
You can reserve your tickets online HERE.  



Please join THEARC Theater on Thursday, February 2nd at 10:30am for a FREE screening of the critically aclaimed film, SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION which will be followed by a post show discussion. Film screening and post show discussion brought to you by the Avalon Theatre Cinema Classroom program. This event is free & open to the public but space is limited so secure your tickets at the "Ticket" link above or for group tickets email jmilford@thearcdc.org.

About the Film:
SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION tells the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music—the freedom songs protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, in paddy wagons, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality. The freedom songs evolved from slave chants, from the labor movement, and especially from the black church. The music enabled blacks to sing words they could not say, and it was crucial in helping the protesters as they faced down brutal aggression with dignity and non-violence. The film features new performances of the freedom songs by top artists, riveting archival footage and interviews with civil rights foot soldiers and leaders. Documentary. Running time: 82 min.

THEARC Theater is located at 1901 Mississippi Ave SE at THEARC. Free on-site parking and close to metro and bus stops.