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About the Freedom Series
Running through October, the Freedom Series are community-hosted films and conversations on topics of freedom. Each host community is presenting a series of conversation-provoking films, followed by an open dialogue. The audience will discuss freedom in response to the films, moderated by guest speakers specifically related to each program. It is our hope that by mixing cultural perspectives in the preceding short films of each program, that each screening and discussion will cultivate cross-cultural compassion.
Upcoming Freedom Series programs
'Change Comes Knocking'
6 pm Thursday, Sept. 9
National Civil Rights Museum
'Heart of Stone'
3 pm Sunday, Oct. 10
East High School (3206 Poplar Ave.)
'The Life & Times of Rosie the Riveter'
6 pm Thursday, Oct. 14
National Civil Rights Museum
Participation in multiple community-hosted screenings is encouraged! We hope this program will raise interest in interest in independent film and local filmmaking, by demonstrating the power of voice in film to new audiences. The Freedom Series aims to engage, expand, and diversify the Memphis independent film community.
Read John Beifuss' coverage of the Freedom Series in the Commercial Appeal on his blog, The Bloodshot Eye, and read Chris Herrington's coverage on the Memphis Flyer's blog, Sing All Kinds.
The Freedom Series is a project of Indie Memphis,
an ArtsMemphis supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
