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Hayti Film Next Level – December 2021 Films

This month’s films speak to innovation and Black excellence, so in December we’re partnering with Provident 1898!

Provident1898 is a coworking hub for entrepreneurs located in The Tower at Mutual Plaza, the re-imagination of one of Durham’s most historic landmark buildings. Founded in 1898, The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association (later named North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co.) established itself as the cornerstone of what would become the world famous “Black Wall Street” in Durham, NC. It is on these hallowed grounds that the Provident1898 story begins and where another chapter of entrepreneurship and innovation will be written.

In association with Hayti Film Next Level series and Provident 1898, we present three films:

THE SLEEPING NEGRO + Colder

In The Sleeping Negro, a young black man, simply identified as “Man,” must resolve the personal meaning of his blackness when his white boss orders him to commit fraud to benefit the corporation. Struggling with an overwhelming sense of shame for going through with the illegal demand, Man seeks consolation by discussing his unease with a black former friend and his white fiancé. Those conversations lead only to further confusion and frustrations… Following on the footstep of the LA Rebellion filmmakers, Skinner Myers tells a very personal and intimate Black story in a radically non-traditional cinematic style as a means to express freely his feelings as a Black man in America.

“A superb character study of a black man, how he sees himself and how he was treated by society, it is surreal yet real and terrifying.” ~ Ulkar Alakbarova, moviemovesme.com

Written/directed by and starring Skinner Myers.

Also catch North Carolina native, Joy T. Lane’s short film Colder: Jerry, a depressed and angry grandfather, reluctantly babysits his grandson, Mickey, while his wife Rita goes to the store for beer. Jerry comes to regret it when the seemingly innocent Mickey proves to be a quick study in his overbearing bullying ways.

AILEY

Alvin Ailey was a trailblazing pioneer who found salvation through dance. AILEY traces the full contours of this brilliant and enigmatic man whose search for the truth in movement resulted in enduring choreography that centers on the Black American experience with grace, strength, and unparalleled beauty. Told through Ailey’s own words and featuring evocative archival footage and interviews with those who intimately knew him, director Jamila Wignot weaves together a resonant biography of an elusive visionary.

You’ve got options! Either head to the socially distant screenings at Provident 1898 on December 10th and 11th, or screen one of the films virtually in the comfort of your own home.

PLEASE NOTE:

To minimize exposure to COVID-19 for patrons, artists, staff, and volunteers, Provident 1898 will be requiring the following;

Vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for all attendees/visitors:
Attendees and visitors will be asked to present proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before attending.
For those not vaccinated, we’ll also accept the results of a negative COVID-19 test.
Masks will be required to be worn at all times.
Increased cleaning procedures before and after all performances, events, and activities.
Staff, volunteers, and artists will be held to the same requirements.

https://haytifilmnextleveldecember.eventive.org

DECEMBER LIVE! From The Fayetteville Street Corridor: Art & Business Walk

You’ve heard about the vibes, now it’s your turn to experience being connected for yourself. This 3rd Friday equitable community engagement event will center:

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gail Belvett’s We Are Here: Past, Present, Future featuring two December Artists, freedom clay and Shambo Medina in the Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The December 2021 BIPOC Artists Holiday Market featuring a stellar line up of local creatives who are sure to provide the pleasure of giving and receiving from a place of cultural abundance, in the Claronell K. Trapp Brown Community Room.

8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Soulful Noel: Live Music for the People by OnQ! This FREE community concert with special, surprise, and local musical guests is not to be missed.

Food and Beverage by Black-owned makers, Black Santa, and COVID-19 Education|Testing|Vaccinations are available onsite, provided by the Durham County Department of Public Health. Wearing face masks covering the nose and mouth, as well as social distancing are required in order to keep our community safe.

Curated for Community by Community. Be Connected, Durham! And Beyond.

Erotic Poetry Slam

Call up your boo and put the phone on speaker. You’ll need both hands free.

Erotic Poetry Slam Promo

The Hayti Heritage Center presents Jambalaya Soul Slam’s annual Erotic Poetry Slam, filmed by Durham’s own G Yamazawa.

Watch Southern wordsmiths arouse an intimate audience and compete for the honor of Oshun and Hedone (as well as a cash prize). 4PlayNC dancer Jazzlyn Hill embellishes the verses and offers an educational demonstration in flogging and how to experiment safely with sadomasochism. Sitting in the upper pews of St. Joseph’s, painter Tyamica Mabry gives form to the poets’ dripping scenes.

Premieres on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram 7-8pm on 2/14

RSVP Erotic Poetry Slam

BackYard Film Series: Alice Street Screening + Talkback

The Backyard Film Series –

ALICE STREET
September 11 – September 13

Special Event!

As a part of the Backyard Film Series,

Hayti Heritage Film Festival presents

a special online screening of the documentary ALICE STREET by Spencer Wilkinson

Two artists form an unlikely partnership to paint their most ambitious mural to date in Oakland’s downtown, ground zero for gentrification. The mural is dedicated to the diverse cultural artists that intersect on the corner, who are threatened by displacement. As the mural paint dries, a luxury condo is planned that will obstruct the art and cultural history. The community decides to fight back.

Following the screening will be a Q+A with director Spencer Wilkinson, and featured artists/organizers Eric Arnold and Lailan Sandra Huen. Moderated by Angel Dozier of BeConnected and the Hayti Heritage Film Festival/ Hayti Heritage Center.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at,
https://watch.eventive.org/alicestreetathayti/play/5f496fc5c4bc7a0052b587e0