“Made In Harlem: Black Theater” At Maysles Cinema In Harlem
Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement documents the birth of a new theatre out of the Civil Rights activism of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Continue reading
Review: Robert Townsend’s Documentary “Making The Five Heartbeats” In Harlem
By Stephanie Woods
Robert Townsend’s heartfelt documentary “Making The Five Heartbeats” was recently screened at the Maysles Cinema in the heart of Harlem to sold-out crowds.Continue reading
“Liyana” The Darkest Memories And The Brightest Dreams At Maysles Cinema In Harlem
Under the guidance of acclaimed South African storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe, five orphaned children from Swaziland collaborate to craft a collective fairytale drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. Continue reading
Edward Norton’s ONE OCTOBER Follows NYC Radio Host Before Obama’s Election At Maysles Cinema Harlem
Filmed entirely in October of 2008, a time when gentrification is rapidly displacing the working and middle classes, Wall Street is plummeting, and then-Senator Barack Obama is making his first presidential bid, ONE OCTOBER is a lyrical time capsule that captures the heart and spirit of New York. Continue reading
New York African Film Festival 2017 Kicks Off At Film Society Of Lincoln Center
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and African Film Festival, Inc. have joined forces once again, to present the 24th New York African Film Festival, May 3-9, 2017. Continue reading
Made In Harlem #Rucker 50 At Maysles Cinema In Harlem
Malcolm X stated, "History is a people's memory, and without a memory, man is demoted to the lower animals." Continue reading
“Yuri Kochiyama: Passion For Justice,” At Maysles Cinema In Harlem
Through extensive interviews with family and friends, archival footage, music and photographs, "Yuri" chronicles the Harlem native's contributions to social change and participation in some of the most significant events of the 20th century. Continue reading
Perfect Your Harlem Swing With The Stars At Hampton Hills Country Club Golf Course
There is a Harlem love affair with the Hamptons, from the Harlem In The Hamptons event that celebrated the work of Dr.' Mammie and Kenneth Clarke, Russell Simmons held the Annual Art For Life Gala to the Maysles Cinema in Harlem's film Grey Gardens.Continue reading
The 8th Annual Black Panther Party Film Festival At Maysles In Harlem
Produced by the Black Panther Commemoration Committee, NY and Maysles Cinema. 2016 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party and the buzz surrounding this historic milestone is electrifying. Continue reading
Pride 2016 and “Pier Kids” At Maysles In Harlem
In honor of Pride 2016, Maysles Cinema is pleased to announce, in association with Harlem Pride and Doc Watchers, a special screening of the film work of U.S. Marine-turned-filmmaker Elegance Bratton, including Pier Kids and an excerpt from his upcoming documentary Walk for Me. Continue reading
Your Child 10-13 years old? Come Make A Doc With Maysles Cinema In Harlem
Our Junior Filmmakers Program is a fun opportunity for kids to learn about film surrounded by professionals at Maysles Documentary Center. Continue reading
The New York African Film Festival At Lincoln Center
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and African Film Festival, Inc. announce the lineup for the 23rd New York African Film Festival, May 4-10. Continue reading
“Florence, Arizona” At Maysles Cinema In Harlem
Florence, Arizona is a cowboy town with a prison problem. Founded in 1866, this bastion of the Wild West is home to 8,500 civilians and 17,000 inmates spread over nine prisons.
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“Shake the Dust” With Fab Five Freddy in Harlem (video)
Can breakdancing save the world? From executive producer and rapper Nasir "Nas" Jones, who also provides original music for the film, we are treated to a fascinating look at how hip-hop is striking a resonant chord in the slums, favelas, and ghettos of the world and is inspiring young people to enact social change.Continue reading
Marlon Riggs’ Tongues Untied At Maysles In Harlem (video)
Tongues Untied is a film essay by Marlon Riggs, a Texas-born African American poet, filmmaker, educator, and gay rights activist. The film, which Riggs describes as his legacy, celebrates black men loving black men as a revolutionary act.Continue reading
