Join us for a conversation about the importance of making films that bring to life to musicians and music.
Featuring the directors from Omar Sosa’s 88 Well-Tuned Drums, It’s Different In Chicago and Bonnie Blue: James Cotton a Life in Blues.
Moderated by Emmy Nominated, platinum selling composer/producer Malik Williams
Note: This event will take place online.
Omar Sosa’s 88 Well Tuned Drums
Directed by Soren Sorensen. (USA, 2022, 100 min.)
OMAR SOSA'S 88 WELL-TUNED DRUMS is a documentary film on the life and music of Cuban-born pianist and composer. The film traces Sosa’s origins from his birth in Camagüey, Cuba’s third-largest city, conservatory education in Havana, and relocation to Ecuador where he briefly wrote and arranged commercial jingles. Sosa’s story continues with a fateful mid-90s move to the U.S., a stint as a sought-after sideman in the Bay Area’s Latin jazz scene, and partnership with manager Scott Price that continues to this day.
Screening on June 29th - find event information here.
It’s Different in Chicago
Directed by David Weathersby (USA,2021, 81 min.)
It’s Different in Chicago is an anthology documentary that tells the story of how house music and hip-hop culture complemented and competed with each other, leading to deep revelations about the different segments within Chicago’s Black community.
Screening online from June 27th to July 2nd - find event information here.
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life in the Blues
Directed by Bestor Cram (USA, 2022, 86 min)
Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life in the Blues is a unique portrait of an era and its impact today. Cotton’s music made history; his musical voice was unique, and the blues were never the same.
Screening online from June 27th to July 2nd - find event information here.