Film Screening Room

Presented By:
African American Women in Cinema

Film: Stone Mansion

Film Synopsis: Set in LITTLE AFRICA, THE "BLACK WALL STREET" of Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Stone Mansion tells the story of a prominent Black doctor Dr. Marcus and his wife Mabel Stone, who are forced to make a difficult choice, either to stay and defend their beautiful home or run with nothing but their lives on the eve in 1921 of the most heinous race riots in US history.

Film: Bass Reeves

Synopsis: Bass Reeves, arguably the greatest lawman to ever live, is on his most dangerous mission yet; facing one of the most notorious outlaws in the Indian Territory. Bass Reeves was one of the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshals in the Oklahoma Indian Territory. He faced some of the most murderous outlaws known to man. This western film explores just some of the issues and dangers Reeves faced while trying to bring bad men to justice. Written, Directed and Edited by Marlon Ladd and The Road Less Traveled Film.

Film: Tulsa 1921

Synopsis: TULSA 1921 Film Synopsis: In 1921, the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma was the most successful black community in the United States of America. It was such a financially vibrant area that Booker T. Washington famously called it, “Negro Wall Street.” It affectionately later became known as, “Black Wall Street.” On the evening of May 31, 1921, Greenwood was attacked by an angry white mob over false accusations that a young black man had attacked a white woman. Written, Directed and Edited by Marlon Ladd and The Road Less Traveled Film

Film: Black Wall Street Burning

Synopsis: This film is a retelling of the worst act of American terrorism and racism in American History. The Tulsa race massacre of 1921 took place on May 31 and June 1, 1921, when mobs of white residents attacked black residents and businesses of the Greenwood District in Tulsa, 19-year-old Delbert Ridley, a black shoe-shiner, is accused of assaulting Samantha Pacy, the 17-year-old white elevator operator of the nearby Dexter Building. He is taken into custody causing a gathering of angry local whites outside the courthouse where he is being held, along with the spread of rumors he had been lynched, alarmed the Greenwood population, Shots were fired and someone was killed, as news of this event spread throughout the city, mob violence exploded. White rioters rampaged through Greenwood that night and morning killing men, women, and children in addition to burning and looting stores and homes.

Film: A Different Way

Synopsis: A Different Way, is a short documentary about Rev. Dr. Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, the New York Police Department’s first female chaplain. While chaplain, the tragic events of 9/11 happened. She shares her story firsthand as a first responder and discusses the essential role faith plays in supporting and rebuilding community and business in such times.

Film: Chicago: America's Hidden War

Synopsis: Chicago America’s Hidden War pulls back the curtain to expose the pervasive genocidal-like behavior, explain what birthed and contributed to this war and why so little is done to stop it, and ultimately inspires a clear path toward change. It’s time for us all to unite and take a stand, because this is no longer America’s Hidden War. This is Our War.

Film: James Hemings: America's Ghost in the Kitchen

Synopsis: “James Hemings: Ghost in America’s Kitchen” explores the life, contributions and erasure of the culinary founding father, James Hemings .James Hemings is the reason that French fries, macaroni and cheese, firm ice cream and many other food classics disseminated from the slave kitchen at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello plantation. Through interviews with food historians, celebrated chefs, experts on race and the African American diaspora, Chef Ashbell McElveen and filmmaker Anthony Werhun bring Hemings to life and reveal his true place as America’s culinary founding father.

Film: For the Love of Diggs

Synopsis: 'For The Love of Diggs' documentary is a love story at its core about one man who changed the game for the kids in his hood.  Thomas E. Diggs, Jr. is a retired postal worker who dedicated 35 years of his life to keeping the youth in the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn...off the streets, off of drugs, and out of jail. Diggs never received his just due…until now.

Film: What's in a Name: The Versace Story

Synopsis: In this documentary film, the Alfredo Versace story is one of much intrigue. A man raised from humble beginnings, builds a life of fortune, to have it all taken away; stripped of his name, fortune, and friends. However, Alfredo would survive this tragedy in a way that clearly reveals his true character.

Film: The Legendary Marion Williams

Synopsis: Marion Williams was an American Gospel Icon whose charismatic sound and unique “whaling” vocal techniques earned her international fame in the United States, Europe, and Africa. Marion’s powerful voice led the Ward Singers to national popularity when they began recording in 1948, and also inspired rock and roll pioneer Little Richard's signature wail.