RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT

94 min

WORLD PREMIERE For 30 years, the indefatigable Nardie White has offered a path to empowerment for African-American youth in Louisville, KY through his River City Drum Corps. White has dedicated his life to teaching communities about their Pan-African roots, but with retirement approaching, he must train his successor. Set against the backdrop of the American South and featuring glorious drum battles, this uplifting film is a timely reminder of the incredible change one person can create.

The Wednesday screening is sponsored by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Free tickets will be provided to participating NYC Public School students.

Director: Marlon Johnson, Anne Flatté

Executive Producer: Owsley Brown

Producer: Owsley Brown, Anne Flatté, Marlon Johnson

Cinematographer: Juan Carlos Castañeda, John Anderson Beavers

Editor: Jeff Boyette

Music: B. Quincy Griffin

Language: English

Country: USA

Year: 2019

Activism

Arts

Black Stories

Education

History

Music

Performance

Race

Youth

RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT

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