{"id":3499,"date":"2022-02-12T13:44:01","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T20:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/?post_type=mec-events&p=3499"},"modified":"2022-02-17T13:13:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T20:13:44","slug":"why-is-we-americans-film-screening","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/nmblc.org\/old-site\/events\/why-is-we-americans-film-screening\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWhy is We Americans?\u201d Film Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Why is We Americans?<\/i> is an intense and educational documentary that dives deep into the history and current world of the Baraka family of Newark, New Jersey. This seminal work about the family\u2019s patriarch, Amiri Baraka, considered one of the most extraordinary and gifted poets, playwrights, and activists of the 20th century, is a fascinating experience.<\/h4>\n
Known by many for his writings and fiery spirit on the difficulties and hardships of a black person living in a white world, director Udi Aloni brings Baraka\u2019s life into the spotlight and the legacy he passed on to his children and grandchildren as well as others.<\/h5>\n

We will be joined by local poets:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Anele Careaga Coleman<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Jazz Cuffee<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Mekhi Bradford<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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