Cinematic Tribute to the Literary Legacy of James Baldwin

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Saturday, Aug 10, 2019  1 p.m.

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The Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, in collaboration with the Counter Narrative Project and the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) a cinematic tribute to James Arthur Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) This event highlights James Baldwin’s literary works adapted to film: Go Tell It on the Mountain (86 mins.) - 1:00 p.m Adapted from the novel which follows the struggles of an African-American family for three generations, beginning with a young boy trying to please his stern stepfather. If Beale Street Could Talk (120 min.) - 3:00 p.m. A timeless and moving love story of both a couple's unbreakable bond and the African-American family's empowering embrace, as told through the eyes of 19-year-old Tish Rivers. This event is free and open to the public at 101 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, Ga 30303.