This screening includes Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution
- Date and time:
- Mon, Oct 10, 2016, From 7–8:31 pm
- Runtime:
- 1 hr 31 min
- Cost:
- Free, but ticketed.
Series: Deborah Riley Draper: Untold African American Stories
About Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution
- Year Released:
- 2012
- Genres:
- Documentary
- Metadata:
Versailles ’73: American Runway Revolution recounts November 28, 1973, commemorated as one of the most explosive nights in contemporary fashion history. Deborah Riley Draper’s high-energy documentary highlights America’s and France’s longstanding battle for fashion world dominance, and how an ensemble of powerhouse Black models played a major role in ultimately amplifying America’s voice in the international fashion scene. Among its many honors, this film received the Best Documentary award in 2013 from the AfricanAmerican Film Critics Association. Director Deborah Riley Draper is scheduled to be present. (HD Presentation)