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Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian for all workshops!

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013, 2pm, WRITING WORKSHOP
THE POWER OF STORY - WRITING THE PERSONAL NARRATIVE

We all have compelling family stories worthy of being recorded. Here is your opportunity to write a “slice of life” narrative. Participants will create Life Maps, and practice writing techniques such as exploding the moment, showing vs. telling, and writing dialogue; led by CAAM’s Education Curator, Elise Woodson. RSVP preferred 213.744.2024. 

(*Erratum - initial date - September 24, 2013 - was incorrect.  Correct date is September 21, 2013.)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013, 2pm, DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
THE MASSACHUSETTS 54TH COLORED REGIMENT (2005, 60 min.)

From the PBS American Experience series “America and the Civil War,” the historical narrative and archival photos in this fascinating documentary reveal the true story of the heroic African American regiment which was later dramatized in the film "Glory." RSVP preferred 213.744.2024.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013, 2pm, DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING
BLACK AND CUBA(2013, 83 min.)

Director/writer, Robin J. Hayes' documentary is the diary of minority students who traveled from the Ivy Leauge halls of Harvard University to Cuba. RSVP preferred 213.744.2024.

 

* These programs are supported in part by Friends, the Foundation of the California African American Museum and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

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