MLK DAY—King: a Filmed Record from Montgomery to Memphis was originally shown one time in theaters in March 1970, but it’s since received recognition from some of the greatest institutions in America. The film contains full versions of what are considered Martin Luther King Jr.’s greatest speeches, and clips of the marches and demonstrations that made up the civil rights movement. CP
Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton, 7 pm, $6
PICTORIAL FREEDOM—Got separation anxiety since TBA’s The Works concluded its run? Get fixed at today’s opening of Between my head and my hands, there is always the face of death, a group show of paintings curated by TBA visual art selector and Portland heavy-hitter Kristan Kennedy. MS
Feldman Gallery + Project Space, PNCA, 1241 NW Johnson, through March 26 (reception on Feb 3), FREE
Or, check out these MLK films projected on 16mm for FREE tonight!
Monday, January 17 · 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Location Vanport Square, Old Town Pizza, 5201 NE MLK Blvd. On #6 & 72 bus line.
Created By
Thomas Robinson
This is my 9th annual MLK film night. This year I’m delighted to add some more rare MLK films, including one made for Danish television before he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. I will project over ten thousand feet of speeches and documentaries about King and the Civil Rights movement in six hours. FREE, ALL AGES, NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, ALL PEOPLE ARE WELCOME, plenty of chairs and tables. All movies are actual 16mm vintage reels of film, no tapes or discs.
MLK Film Schedule
January 17, 2011 Vanport Square
5 — 5:30 PM
Segregation in Schools. (Jefferson Productions 1955 b&w 25 min) From the CBS television See It Now series by Edward Murrow broadcast July 27, 1955.
5:30 — 6 PM
Civil Rights Movement of 1963; The South (NBC 1963 b&w 25 min) Frank Mcgee narrates. Broadcast as part of a three hour special “The American Revolution of 1963” on September 2, 1963.
6 — 6:15 PM
I Have A Dream; Martin Luther King (Hearst Metrotone News 1981 B&W 14 min)
6:15 — 7:15 PM
Walk in My Shoes (ABC TV 1961 B&W 55 min) Written and directed by Nicholas Webster (1912-2006) for the TV series ABC Close-Up broadcast September 19, 1961. twice nominated for an Emmy (for outstanding writing achievement in the documentary field, and for best television program of the year). An intense look at the frustrations of Black Americans with the lack of progress in civil rights. brilliant segment with Percy Sutton (1920-2009), who was an NAACP lawyer.
7:15 — 8:15 PM
Amazing Grace (WABC-TV 1992 color 60 min) The only documentary about MLK made by a Black film team. The only color movie this evening. executive producer, Miskit Airth; producer, Gil Noble; directed by Frank Olivo.
8:15 — 8: 40 PM
We Mean To Stay. 1966. 20 minutes. Narrated by John Lewis, produced and filmed by Barbara Roos & Ken Thompson. story about the Delta Ministry in Mississippi and their efforts to achieve justice and equality for Negroes through voter registration and economic development.
8:40 — 9:15 PM
I Have A Dream; The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King (Bailey Films 1968 B&W 33 min.)
9:15 — 9:45 PM
Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Man of Peace (1965 B&W 26 min) Produced for European television by a Norwegian film crew who visited Atlanta to photograph the personal life of King, just before his award of the Nobel Peace Prize.
10 — end
What Harvest For The Reaper (NET 1967 Morton Silverstein. B&W)