Filmmaker Scheduled to Appear
Jorgensen Guest Filmmaker Series, Kevin Willmott: By Any Means Necessary!
The compelling—and timely—true story of the all-Black 24th Infantry Regiment and the struggles they faced that led to the Houston Riot of 1917. Q&A with filmmaker Kevin Willmott to follow.
After enduring racial discrimination, members of the Army’s all-Black 24th Infantry Regiment become involved in a deadly rebellion in Houston in 1917. Stars Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, and Thomas Haden Church. [113 min; drama; English]
A Q&A with filmmaker Kevin Willmott and Black Film Center & Archive Director Dr. Novotny Lawrence will follow the screening.
"An important reminder of a dark chapter in American history and an unflinching look at grotesque bigotry toward young Black American patriots who only wanted to serve their country." — Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
"In many ways, [Willmott's] classical approach to the filmmaking leaves us vulnerable to the gut-punch of the film's climax and resolution." — Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times
"The 24th is a remarkable film; it's also a remarkable part of a body of work that is an all-too-hidden wonder." — Richard Brody, The New Yorker
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This screening includes JORGENSEN GUEST FILMMAKER SERIES PRESENTS KEVIN WILLMOTT
Thurs, Sept 26, 4 pm
