[act-ma] "Smash Colonial Violence!" Backyard Cinema series in Somerville MA: Fridays 7/10 - 8/28

[Halley Murray]

*USM Boston presents Backyard Cinema Series: "Smash Colonial Violence!"*

An 8-week series of political education documentaries & presentations 
about black power, reparations, colonialism and revolutionary African 
resistance. Hosted by the Boston branch of the Uhuru Solidarity 
Movement, the organization of white people under the leadership of the 
African People’s Socialist Party organizing in the white community for 
reparations to African people.

Fundraiser for the Black Power Blueprint, a black-led economic 
development program building community centers, housing, gardens, a food 
economy and the African Independence Workforce Program to train African 
people being released from colonial prisons into becoming skilled 
professionals with their own business. Visit blackpowerblueprint.org to 
learn more and see photos.

*WHERE*: A backyard in Somerville, MA. Register to receive location, and 
we will be in touch with more details:tinyurl.com/BackyardCinemaUSMBOS

*SUGGESTED DONATION*: $5-20 per event. No one turned away for lack of 
funds.

*GUIDELINES*: Bring your own lawn chair or blanket! We will be outside 
:) These events are a sober space and will respect social distancing. 
Please wear a facemask.

*WHEN:* Every Friday in July-Aug beginning July 10 (start times vary)

*CONTACT*: usmboston at riseup.net / 781-214-8131 / uhurusolidarity.org

*FOLLOW*: @uhurusolidarity on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Facebook event to share: https://www.facebook.com/events/699252814266328/


------------------- 8 WEEK PROGRAM ---------------------


PART 1 Friday July 10th, 8-10pm

Screening of “Born of the People - Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh” (1975) and 
“The Battle of St. Petersburg” (1998)
Historical footage of the revolutionary leader of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh; 
and of the black power revolutionary Malcolm X. Back to back with a 
documentary on the 1996 rebellions in St. Petersburg, FL after 18 year 
old black teenager Tyron Lewis was shot by police.


PART 2 Friday July 17th, 8-10:30 pm

Justice & Reparations for the Murder of George Floyd!
White people must go beyond protest and organize to support black power 
and reparations under the leadership of the African People’s Socialist 
Party. USM zoom webinar held 6/1/20 featuring Chairman Omali Yeshitela 
and Director Akilé Anai of the APSP and Chairwoman Penny Hess of the 
African People’s Solidarity Committee.


PART 3 Friday July 24th, 8-10pm

Screening of “Lumumba” (2001)
Based on the true story of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of 
the newly independent Democratic Republic of Congo. An anti-colonial 
leader of African people to liberate Congo from the clutches of 
imperialist Belgium. On January 17, 1961 he was assassinated by a firing 
squad in execution-style by the Belgian and US military, which was 
covered up for decades. Directed by Raoul Peck, in French with English 
subtitles.


PART 4 Friday July 31, (time TBD)

USM South Regional Webinar *LIVE BROADCAST* (topic TBD)
Live presentations on zoom featuring members of the African People’s 
Socialist Party and African People’s Solidarity Committee. Check 
registration link for updates on topic, speakers and time.


PART 5 Friday August 7, 8-10pm

Defund the Police and Pay Reparations to the African Community
Why white people must support the black-led campaign “Black Community 
Control of the Police”. USM webinar from 6/14/20 featuring Director 
Akilé Anai (APSP), Chairwoman Penny Hess (APSC), and Chair Jesse Nevel 
(USM). Discussion on how it is the banks which fund the police, and 
USM’s campaign “Make Wall Street Pay Reparations” to dismante the 
colonial police, the occupying military force in the black community.


PART 6 Friday August 14, 8-10pm

Screening of “Concerning Violence” (2001)
Based on the book “Wretched of the Earth” written by Frantz Fanon. 
Narrated by Ms. Lauryn Hill. Documentary directed by Göran Hugo Olsson


PART 7 Friday August 21, (Time TBD)

USM West Regional Webinar *LIVE BROADCAST* (topic TBD)
Live presentations on zoom featuring members of the African People’s 
Socialist Party and African People’s Solidarity Committee. Check 
registration link for updates on topic, speakers and time.


PART 8 Friday August 28, 8-10pm

Screening of “The Spook Who Sat by the Door” (1978)
Based on the fictional action crime–drama novel by Sam Greenlee. Black 
freedom fighter Dan Freeman receives military training in the CIA, and 
uses his new skills to lead an underground resistance in Chicago for his 
love of black people to be free. Directed by Ivan Dixon.


REGISTER FOR LOCATION AND TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE:
Tinyurl.com/BackyardCinemaUSMBOS 
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