Introduced by Professor Tyina Steptoe

Monday, June 16, 2025

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Step into the heart of 1970s Los Angeles with a special screening of Wattstax — the electrifying concert film that captured the sound, spirit, and resilience of the Black community seven years after the Watts riots. With an introduction by Professor Tyina Steptoe, acclaimed historian of African American culture and music. Originally billed as the “Black Woodstock,” Wattstax brings together legendary performers like Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, and Rufus Thomas, woven with stirring street interviews and commentary by comedian Richard Pryor.

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Introduced by Professor Richard Poss

Monday, July 21, 2025

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Join us for a special screening of Interstellar, Christopher Nolan’s visually stunning and emotionally charged odyssey through wormholes, black holes, and the farthest reaches of human possibility. Before the film, Professor Poss - expert in science fiction, myth, and cosmic imagination - will offer insights into how Interstellar reflects timeless questions about our place in the universe, blending speculative science with philosophical wonder. Experience Nolan’s space epic the way it was meant to be seen: on the big screen. A unique opportunity for film lovers, sci-fi fans, and curious minds.

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Introduced by Professor Ken McAllister

Monday, August 18, 2025

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Join us for a thought-provoking screening of The Last Screenwriter, a bold and timely film that imagines a near future where artificial intelligence begins to outwrite its human creator—and asks unsettling questions about creativity, authorship, and meaning in a digital age. Before the film, Professor McAllister - expert in digital humanities and game studies - will frame the story within our current cultural moment, drawing connections between AI, narrative design, and the ethics of machine-generated art.

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