A Black History of the Alamo City - Documentary Screening
Public Event
Sun, Sep 29 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
About this event:
Join us for a live screening of the documentary film "Walk on the River: A Black History of the Alamo City."
🎥🌟 Explore the rich history and invaluable contributions of African-Americans to San Antonio, Texas, from Emancipation to the Civil Rights movement.
🏛️🌉 Witness the journey of establishing communities, churches, and schools in the 1800s to the rise of thriving Black-owned businesses during the Jim Crow era.
🏫👨🏾💼 Be part of this impactful movie experience that beautifully portrays the Black Experience in our beloved city.
THE FILM
This highly regarded film discusses business, politics, education, social organizations and community all in an attempt to paint a vivid picture of life for Black San Antonio from a past era to help create a knowledge base, a sense of pride and a blueprint for the next generations moving forward.
This highly regarded film discusses business, politics, education, social organizations and community all in an attempt to paint a vivid picture of life for Black San Antonio from a past era to help create a knowledge base, a sense of pride and a blueprint for the next generations moving forward.
“Walk on the River” features interviews with influential elders from our community, including:
- Mario Salas
- Ed Glosson
- Dr. Rudyard Hilliard
- Nettie Hinton
- Lon Taylor
- Vera Williams Young
- D.L. Grant
... And so many more
This in-person screening will take place Sunday September 29.
Doors will open at 6:00PM; the film will begin at 6:30PM
WHERE
This event will take place at Rebel Church, 15909 San Pedro Ave Suite 105 San Antonio, TX 78247.
Free parking is available on site.
COST
• General Admission tickets are $15 in advance
• General Admission tickets are $20 at the door
• VIP Tickets are $30 and includes premium seating and a digital copy of the documentary film.
***** "The film was Amazing. The level of detail concerning the business community and accounts from the elders was phenomenal! I especially liked the showcase of cooks sold Before the screening. I hope this is shown at a museum for tourists. Great work!!!"
- Leslie Thompson (Facebook Review)
This presentation is produced and moderated by Aundar Ma’at and Born Logic Allah for Melaneyes Media LLC, the producers of feature films "Walk on the River: A Black History of the Alamo City" and "Message to the People: A Story of Malcolm X."
For Inquiries and Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Contact:
Logic Allah
TEL. 210.560.1733
EMAIL: logic@melaneyesmedia.com
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