5. We Want Education For Our People That Exposes The True Nature Of This Decadent American Society. We Want Education That Teaches Us Our True History And Our Role In The Present-Day Society. Arts Bank Cinema is proud to present the BPP Ten Point Program Film Series, hosted the first Sunday of each month in… Learn More
On the weekend of what would have been Prince’s 61st birthday, join us for a special day and evening celebration of the musical genius. The day will start in the Black Cinema House with a special SIGN O’ THE TIMES Movie Screening, one of the most critically acclaimed concert films at 1pm. Immediately following the… Learn More
Evolving out of the Harlem ballroom scene of the 1960s, house and vogue culture was founded and created by black and brown queer folks in the 80s and has since grown to become a cultural staple of expression, performance and attitude – not exclusively to the community responsible for it’s creation. Duckwalk to the Stony… Learn More
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the experimental documentary and LGBTQ Pride, Arts Bank Cinema is proud to host a special screening of Marlon Riggs’ Tongues Untied (1989). This radical documentary gives voice to communities of black gay men, presenting their cultures and perspectives on the world as they confront racism, homophobia, and marginalization…. Learn More
As part of Arts Bank Cinema’s new American Pride, American Prejudice summer classic film series, we are excited to screen IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, examining moral authority and white liberalism. This series is curated and hosted by film historian Ashley Cooper, post-screening community discussions follow the films. This screening is free and open… Learn More
Waaaaaaakkkke Up! Up you wake, up you wake, up you wake to the Stony Island Arts Bank in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Spike Lee’s most prolific joint, Do The Right Thing (1989). Join us for an all-day block party celebration honoring the film that still has society asking, “Did Mookie do the right… Learn More