Artist Crystal Z. Campbell shines light on the tragedy of the Tulsa Race Massacre with “Lines of Sight” at the Memorial Art Gallery.
Film
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Meet the Rochester pianist who makes silent movies sing
As the accompanist for The Dryden Theatre’s “Silent Tuesdays” series, Philip Carli keeps silent films alive by hitting all the right notes.
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Witness Palestine Film Festival’s documentary-heavy 10th year
Marking one decade of activism, the Witness Palestine Film Festival continues its educational and human rights mission.
Posted inSpecial Sections
Hettie Barnhill presents local premiere of Black Lives Matter film at Rochester Fringe
The film “A Love Letter to Brian, Lesley, and Michelle” combines dance, spoken word, and protest to address the systemic racism and oppression.
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Haudenosaunee Filmmakers Festival spotlights Indigenous voices
The inaugural festival features the work of filmmakers from the Six Nations Confederacy.
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The realistic grief of ‘Cherry’
The characters in the Russo brothers’ new traumatic drama are people struggling with the all-too-common burdens of PTSD, addiction, and mental illness.
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Dryden Theatre joins The Little with April reopenings
The Dryden, which shut down in January 2020 — at first because of construction, and then COVID-19 — will reopen to the public on April 2.
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Biographical films and TV shows that bring historic leaders to life
Had enough of European royals on TV? So have we. Expand your worldview with these shows and films that focus on leaders from other nations.
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Two quintessentially American stories on film open virtually on Friday
Powerful awards season contenders ‘Minari’ and ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ are moving tributes to less-visible American experiences.
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Ukrainian drama ‘Atlantis’ offers hope amid its post-war desolation
Bleak aesthetics and despondent characters make for a cold and alienating film, but “Atlantis” contains some rays of light.
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‘One Night in Miami’ is a fly-on-the-wall to an historic gathering
With four terrific performances, ‘One Night’ is a triumphant directorial debut for actress Regina King.
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FILM | ‘The Spirit of Protest in Black Culture’
Curated by artist and activist Rashaad Parker, Visual Studies Workshop’s spring film series is essential viewing.
