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9 Black History Month Films: Arts & Culture
In celebration of Black History Month, SnagFilms is proud to curate a weekly slate of films commemorating and informing the African-American experience, from the past to the present. Throughout February, we will present four different film series highlighting topics like the fight for civil rights and the continuing legacy of jazz.
Our film series for the third week of Black History Month is Arts and Culture. Meet painters, poets and actors, and then explore the DuSable Museum. Also learn about the culture of basketball in Chicago and the rich history of African-American funeral traditions. Enjoy!
Our film series for the third week of Black History Month is Arts and Culture. Meet painters, poets and actors, and then explore the DuSable Museum. Also learn about the culture of basketball in Chicago and the rich history of African-American funeral traditions. Enjoy!
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![One Bad Cat]()
One Bad Cat
ONE BAD CAT is about the transformative role art plays in the tumultuous life of 82 year-old artist Reverend Albert Wagner.
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![American Soul: The DuSable Museum of African-American History]()
American Soul: The DuSable ...
The DuSable Museum is dedicated to the history and culture of Africans and African-Americans.
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![More Than A Game]()
More Than A Game
An illuminating, rollicking and oft-times heartbreaking account of Chicago playground basketball
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![Carry Me Home]()
Carry Me Home
One widow's personal journey uncovers the rich history of African-American funeral traditions.
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![Chicago Crossings: Bridges and Boundaries]()
Chicago Crossings: Bridges ...
Twelve African American and Jewish artists confront identity, history, and their cultures' in preparing for an exhibit.
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![A Century of Black Cinema]()
A Century of Black Cinema
The finest african-american entertainers to ever grace the silver screen
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![Paradise Regained]()
Paradise Regained
The painter who brought paradise to the infamous Chicago housing projects gangs and crime until they were finally torn down
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![A Loud Color]()
A Loud Color
Recounts the contributions of African Americans to New Orleans culture and the long road ahead
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![Painter of the Land]()
Writing Through
The life of RenaZance: a man who uses the spoken-word to express himself
