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James Baldwin: Born With the Thunder

James Baldwin: Born With the Thunder

Runtime: 1hr:27min
October 6 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

National Archives, William G. McGowan Theater

701 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20002

Join the March On Festival for an opening tribute celebrating the enduring impact of James Baldwin as a prolific author and activist. Experience a special screening of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket, a powerful documentary that explores Baldwin’s life and his unwavering advocacy for justice. 

The afternoon will feature an evocative dance set to Baldwin’s own words followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion and Q&A with esteemed scholars of Baldwin’s work.

Film: James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

Ticket Price:  Free RSVP. (Tickets don’t guarantee seats. Must arrive early)

Doors Open At 1:30 p.m.

Karen Thorsen

Panelist
Filmmaker, Executive Director, The James Baldwin Project

Dr. Frank Leon Roberts

Panelist
Associate Professor, English and Black Studies, Amherst University

Cree Myles

Panelist
Influencer and curator/host of Penguin Random House’s podcast, All Ways Black

Anthony Coley

Moderator
Political analyst and contributor, NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC

Monica Woods

Welcome
National Archives Chief of Staff

Joseph Webb

Special Performance
award winning dance, choreographer, actor, educator and poet

Keith Butler, Jr.

Special Performance
Percussionist

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