Awesome. Amazing variety of films. Talking ’bout a revolution in film, music, and art
united under the banner of black rebellion. This year, BAM’s festival focuses on Black Panthers, with a special art show in the llobby
featuring photographs and work from Pratt and lots of music at the BAM Cafe.

OTBKB’S SUMMER IN BROOKLYN GUIDE will keep you updated on highlights. Start with this today. A good overview. AND: a 21 minute interview with Basquiat!!

Afro-Punk
(2003) 116min

Fri, June 29 at 7pm*
Tue, July 3 at 4:30pm


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Directed by James Spooner
The film that started it all, Afro-Punk
explores race identity within the punk scene. Channeling the raw sound
of punk rock rebellion, this documentary tackles hard issues such as
loneliness, exile, interracial dating, and black power.
With Bad Brains Shorts, approx. 29min
Directed by Nicola L.
and A Conversation with Basquiat, 21min
Directed by Tamra Davis
Unseen for years, this portrait features some of the only known video of Basquiat working.
*Q&A with James Spooner