Drummer/Composer William Hooker accompanies a 1920 silent film, “Within Our Gates,” followed by discussion about social and cultural issues 100 years later (Also 6:30 p.m.)
Date:
Friday, November 3, 2017 - 12:00
Location:
Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium on the Troy campus
In a unique presentation, internationally-known drummer and composer William Hooker accompanies a 1920 silent film, “Within Our Gates,” the oldest film by an African-American filmmaker known to survive, and facilitates a post-film conversation focusing on social and cultural issues that remain relevant nearly 100 years later. Hooker’s performance/discussion is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 3 at noon and again at 6:30 p.m. in the Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium on the Troy campus. Both sessions are open free to the public.