SAAACAM August Film Club “Hughes’ Dream Harlem”

Langston Hughes was one of the most prominent figures of the Harlem Renaissance and is often referred to as Harlem’s poet laureate. This film shows how Hughes successfully fused jazz, blues and common speech to celebrate the beauty of Black life. Hughes’ Dream Harlem presents a vision of the esteemed poet in present-day Harlem and makes an important case for Hughes’ impact on hip-hop and the spoken-word community. Director: Jamal Joseph and Darralynn Hutson, 2002, NR. 61mins Immediately following the film, join us for the lively panel discussion with our panelists who will provide insight as well as resources available to the San Antonio community. ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! The doors to The Little Carver open at 5:30pm, and the film begins at 6pm. To register, click here.