James Baldwin: Born With the Thunder

The March On Festival is an annual Civil Rights Legacy Project that has traditionally taken place in various locations across Washington, D.C. It offers film screenings, an emerging and student filmmaker competition, various award ceremonies, performances of the arts, exhibits and panel discussions featuring filmmakers, academics, and activists.

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Join the March On Festival for an opening tribute celebrating James Baldwin's enduring impact as a prolific author and activist.

National Archives

We open our festival with this afternoon tribute to the words and works of this prolific author and activist.We’ll screen the insightful documentary, James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket, featuring interviews with Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka and Baldwin himself. An evocative tap dance set to Baldwin’s own words will be performed, and we’ll hear from panelists on Baldwin’s legacy and impact, then and now.Welcome:Monica Woods, National Archives Chief of StaffPerformance:“James” presented by dancer, choreographer, actor, and educator joseph webb; accompanied by drummer, Keith Butler, Jr.Panelists:Karen Thorsen, filmmaker Dr. Frank Leon Roberts, Assistant Professor, English and Black Studies, Amherst College Cree Myles, Influencer and curator/host of Penguin Random House’s podcast, All Ways Black.Moderator:Anthony Coley, political analyst and contributor, NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC Because this is a free event, ticket are first come first serve! Seats are not guaranteed with your ticket.

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