Newark Arts Festival 2024: Following Harry Screening

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Join us at the Newark Arts Festival 2024 for a special screening of "Following Harry" - following the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte.

Express Newark

Join us on Saturday, October 12th at Express Newark for a powerful tribute to one of the most iconic figures of our time, as part of Newark Arts Festival's Reimagining Legacy Day. We invite you to a special screening of Following Harry, the documentary that recently premiered at the Tribeca Festival, capturing the final twelve years of Harry Belafonte’s life. This film takes audiences on a deeply personal journey with the legendary artist and civil rights leader as he inspires the next generation of entertainers and activists to disrupt injustice and demonstrates how love can transform oppression. Following the screening, a live panel discussion featuring key contributors from the documentary will explore how Belafonte’s groundbreaking legacy continues to resonate in today’s social and political climate. Afterward, join us for a private cocktail reception hosted by Newark Arts, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on Belafonte’s enduring influence. Film starts at 4 PM. Don’t miss this moving celebration of Belafonte’s life and the ongoing efforts to carry his mission forward. Event Details:<ul><li>Event: Following Harry: A Legacy of Art, Activism, and Justice</li><li>Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024</li><li>Time: 3:45 PM</li><li>Location: Express Newark, Hahne’s Building, 54 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ</li></ul> This event is powered by Prudential, City of Newark, Newark Arts and Education District, Express Newark and Newark Happening. Thank you!

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