Presented By: University of Michigan Detroit Center
Sankofa Film Series: August Wilson – the Ground on Which I Stand
Best known for its inspirational and thought-provoking documentaries, the 2016 Sankofa Film Series will showcase four inspiring films featuring Misty Copeland, Nina Simone, Gordon Parks and August Wilson.
All films begin at 6 p.m. (end times vary) and include complimentary admission, parking and light refreshments for all guests. Following each screening, a guest speaker will lead a brief discussion on the selected documentary.
For more information about this series, contact the Detroit Center: (313) 593-3584 or detroitcenter@umich.edu
American Masters: August Wilson – the Ground on Which I Stand
May 3 – 6-8:30 p.m.
(Director: Samuel D. Pollard)
August Wilson – the Ground on Which I Stand, takes an inside look at the life of the acclaimed playwright and poet. The film navigates the journey of his life, tackling childhood poverty and a challenging home life, into adulthood, where he went on to receive two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama.
All films begin at 6 p.m. (end times vary) and include complimentary admission, parking and light refreshments for all guests. Following each screening, a guest speaker will lead a brief discussion on the selected documentary.
For more information about this series, contact the Detroit Center: (313) 593-3584 or detroitcenter@umich.edu
American Masters: August Wilson – the Ground on Which I Stand
May 3 – 6-8:30 p.m.
(Director: Samuel D. Pollard)
August Wilson – the Ground on Which I Stand, takes an inside look at the life of the acclaimed playwright and poet. The film navigates the journey of his life, tackling childhood poverty and a challenging home life, into adulthood, where he went on to receive two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama.
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