Great Migration Community Screening - Columbia North YMCA
Sunday, October 9, 3:00 PM
The Great Migration: A City Transformed (1916-1930), a series of audio and video works that celebrate the historic tide of African Americans to the North, is now coming to your neighborhood. Hosted by community partners, the screenings will take place throughout the fall at libraries, rec centers and schools across the Philadelphia region.
ABOUT THE FILMS
Being from Beckett – by residents and staff of Beckett Gardens/Union Housing Development Corporation (Documentary, 2016, 10 min)
Through the eyes of residents, this film looks at the four-decade history of Beckett Gardens as a home for urban life and low-income housing in North Philadelphia.
Christian Street YMCA: Sharing Our History (Documentary, 2016, 9 min)
This profile of the Christian Street YMCA, a hub for the African American community, captures experiences of The Great Migration through the stories of long-time members.
William Penn High School: The Story of the Great School’s Promise – by the William Penn Development Coalition (Documentary, 2016, 9 min)
This film is an inside look at how William Penn High School provides a well-rounded education to its students.
Victory Voices: Visions Anew – by members of St. Paul’s Baptist Church (Documentary, 2016, about 10 min)
In this film, church members retell the story of how St. Paul’s Baptist Church found a permanent house of worship.
John Coltrane House: Giant Steps of Philadelphia – by John Coltrane House Film Committee (Documentary, 2016, about 10 min)
A group of local activists and historian explore how jazz legend John Coltrane’s former home in Strawberry Mansion represents a significant cultural asset.
The Great Migration: A City Transformed (1916-1930) is supported by the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage. Additional support is provided by the Lincoln Financial Foundation, Hamilton Family Foundation, and Department of History of Art, Department of Africana Studies, and Center for Africana Studies, University of Pennsylvania.