Sing Your Song (Film Series)

“Sing Your Song” (2011) is a documentary about the life and legacy of legendary singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte. January’s film is part of the “Storytelling through Vinyl & Film” series, which is a partnership between the East Side...

“Cradle Will Rock” (Twin Cities Labor Movie Night)

December’s labor movie night film is “Cradle Will Rock” (1999), an American historical drama film written, produced and directed by Tim Robbins. The story fictionalizes the true events that surrounded the development of the 1937 musical “The...

“Cradle Will Rock” (Twin Cities Labor Movie Night)

December’s labor movie night film is “Cradle Will Rock” (1999), an American historical drama film written, produced and directed by Tim Robbins. The story fictionalizes the true events that surrounded the development of the 1937 musical “The...

“Cradle Will Rock” (Twin Cities Labor Movie Night)

December’s labor movie night film is “Cradle Will Rock” (1999), an American historical drama film written, produced and directed by Tim Robbins. The story fictionalizes the true events that surrounded the development of the 1937 musical “The...

Bessie (Film Series)

“Bessie” (2015) tells the life story of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, focusing on her transformation from a struggling young artist into “The Empress of the Blues.” Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith. December’s film is part of the...