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DESCRIPTION:\n	Recommended for ages 5+ \n\n\n	Started by actress Karyn Pars
 ons\, Sweet Blackberry produces little-known inspiring stories of African 
 American achievement\, animated for children. This program includes three 
 short films. Program duration: 68 mins. \n\n\n	The Journey of Henry ‘Box’ 
 Brown \n	\n	 (2005\, 28 mins.) Narrated by four-time Emmy award–winning ac
 tress\, Alfre Woodard\, this story of determination and courage centers on
  an enslaved man’s brave and dangerous quest for freedom. After losing his
  family and suffering countless other hardships at the hands of his master
 \, Henry determines to escape and learn the meaning of freedom. With the h
 elp of many friends along the way\, Henry ships himself to Philadelphia\, 
 where he continued to spread his message that everyone should be free. \n
 \n\n	Dancing in the Light: The Janet Collins Story \n	\n	 (2015\, 17 mins.
 ) Narrated by the four-time Emmy-winner and comedian\, Chris Rock\, this i
 s the inspiring story of Janet Collins\, the first African-American solo d
 ancer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. Success did not come easy for 
 Janet as after being accepted into the prestigious Ballet Russe de Monte C
 arlo\, she was asked to paint her face and skin white in order to be able 
 to perform. She did not join the company and went on to accomplish her dre
 ams while remaining true to herself. \n\n\n	Flying Free: The Bessie Colema
 n Story \n	\n	(2019\, 23 mins.) tells the true story of the first Black fe
 male aviator\, Bessie Coleman. Bessie grew up during a time when aviation 
 schools in the United States would not teach her to fly because she was Bl
 ack and a woman. Refusing to let this prevent her from accomplishing her d
 ream of being a pilot\, Bessie taught herself French\, moved to France and
  earned her license from the renowned Caudron Brothers School of Aviation.
  The film is narrated by award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne. \n\n\n	Ka
 ryn Parsons is best known for her role as Will Smith's ditsy cousin Hilary
  Banks on NBC's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. After leaving acting behind\,
  Karyn—inspired by the stories her mother (a librarian) would tell her—fou
 nded the award-winning series Sweet Blackberry to share stories about unsu
 ng black heroes in history. The films have screened on HBO and Netflix\, a
 nd are enjoyed by schools and libraries across the country. Karyn's debut 
 novel\, How High The Moon\, hits bookshelves in March 2019. Parsons will a
 ppear at the Museum on Friday\, February 8\, 7:30 p.m. Click here for more
  information. \n	\n	\n	Free with Museum admission. Please request tickets 
 upon arrival at the Museum\; they will be distributed first-come\, first-s
 erved on each day. \n	\n
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LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image - Bartos Screening Room
SUMMARY:Sweet Blackberry Presents
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