Presented by TD Bank and BAND (Black Artists’ Network in Dialogue), Clement Virgo Productions and CFC (Canadian Film Centre) are hosting a special evening in celebration of Black History Month with filmmaker John Singleton (Boyz N the Hood, Poetic Justice, Shaft). An acclaimed, trailblazing legend, Singleton has lit up the screen with his unapologetic, incendiary characters and provocative storytelling about inner-city life. He also holds the distinction of being the first black filmmaker nominated for the Best Director Oscar®.
“At 23, John Singleton wrote and directed Boyz N the Hood, shaping an era of cinema that gives voice to people and stories traditionally not part of the mainstream,” said Clement Virgo. “It’s our privilege to honour his body of work.”
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John Singleton (Image courtesy of johnsingletonfilms.com) |
An Evening with John Singleton will celebrate Singleton’s distinct and powerful body of work through conversation and clips, and allow Toronto audiences to participate in a Q&A.
Who: Filmmaker John Singleton (Boyz N the Hood, Poetic Justice)
When: Tuesday, February 12, at 8:30 pm
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online by visiting cfccreates.com/bhm, or through the TIFF Bell Lightbox Box Office in person or by phone. All proceeds from ticket sales go towards CFC’s Diversity Scholarship fund.
This event is part of TD’s Then & Now series, an inspiring and entertaining cultural showcase of one of Canada’s prominent communities. The lineup of events includes films, concerts, exhibitions, and performances by a host of Canadian and international artists. Visit the Then & Now website td.com/thenandnow for more information.