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Extraordinary Cinema: Hip Hop Film: Beat Street

  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20566 United States (map)

After DJ Kenny Kirkland (Guy Davis), his B-boy brother Lee (Robert Taylor), and graffiti artist Ramon (Jon Chardiet) wow the crowd at the Roxy in Manhattan, composer Tracy Carlson (Rae Dawn Chong) offers to help them achieve their dreams. But an unexpected tragedy stands in their way...

Join us for a screening and discussion on the making of the film and its impact with Beat Street actor Gina Belafonte; Kennedy Center Vice President of International Programs Alicia Adams, who served as a production associate on Beat Street; and other guests to be announced.

Later Event: November 19
The Old Settler