01/07/2015
FEBRUARY 5th
Artswalk Film Series: Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed
In honor of Black History Month, we will be screening Shola Lynch’s documentary Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed . In 1972, Brooklyn-based congresswoman Shirley Chisholm broke new political ground when she announced her candidacy for president of the United States. Chisholm was a liberal black woman with a powerful message: Exercise the full measure of your citizenship and vote. She gave voice to issues affecting not only women and minorities but also underrepresented youth, underprivileged communities, and other marginalized Americans. Chisholm '72 is a remarkable collection of stories, archival footage, Chisholm’s own commentary, and interviews. The film captures the spirit of a turning point in American politics, when a black woman asserted an equal place in the historically white and male presidential race. Director Shola Lynch is a graduate of UC Riverside (‘95 M.A., History) and was a student of Carlos Cortés.
Screenings on February 5th at 6:00 pm and 7:45 pm. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please contact the Center to reserve your seat: 951-222-8846, [email protected].
