We the Culture presents “A Conversation on Black Creativity” feat. Ms. Tina Knowles-Lawson (Sundance 2022). blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona attended the “A Conversation on Black Creativity” panel moderated by Michelle Mitchell, Program Manager for the Meta We the Culture program.
The first conversation featured Ms. Tina Knowles-Lawson, joined by her husband Mr. Richard Lawson, as they discussed their youth based initiative WACO Theater Center.
They were later joined by creators James Bland, Mehret Mandefro, and TT the Artist, whom blackfilm.com has interviewed regarding her critically acclaimed ‘Dark City Beneath the Beat’ project.
Via The Blackhouse Foundation:
(Los Angeles, California, January 21, 2022) – Today, The Blackhouse Foundation goes live at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, launching three days of conversations and celebration of the culture’s thought leaders in film, television, and visual media of all kinds. Register now via Crowdcast to attend! The Blackhouse Foundation’s programming slate will run virtually from January 21 through January 23 via Crowdcast, Facebook, and Youtube.
The festivities kick off at 4:30pm MT as Presenting Sponsor Meta and Blackhouse present “Being SEEN: The Black Filmmakers Journey at The Sundance Filmmakers Lodge. At 6pm MT, We The Culture, Meta’s Black Creator program, led by Michelle Mitchell (Meta, Media Partnerships) will engage in candid conversation with Ms. Tina Knowles-Lawson –– star of the Facebook Watch show, “Talks with Mama Tina” and co-founder of the WACO Theater Center.
The Blackhouse Foundation is also proud to announce two exciting new events!
ICM Partners Presents: EMPOWERED WOMEN IN FILM with Regina Hall
Date: Saturday, 1/22 Time: 4pm – 4:30pm MT
Fireside chat with actress and producer Regina Hall about her many roles in front and behind the camera as an entertainment powerhouse and the future of diversifying Hollywood. Moderated by the Co-Head of Talent at ICM Partners, Lorrie Bartlett.
In Conversation with Participant’s Descendant
Date: Saturday, 1/22 Time: 5pm – 6pm MT
In Descendant, documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown takes viewers on the search for and historic discovery of America’s last known slave ship, the Clotilda. After a century shrouded in secrecy, where fact was called fiction and history called myth, descendants of those on board the Clotilda have finally brought the truth to light and are charting a new course for their future. Join Brown, executive producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, producer Essie Chambers and film subject and Clotilda descendant Joycelyn Davis for a discussion on this powerful film.
For 2022, The Blackhouse Foundation proudly welcomes Meta back as Presenting Sponsor. Onyx Collective joins The Blackhouse Foundation as Select Sponsor, while Lionsgate and Participant contribute as Supporting Sponsors and ICMPartners joins as Sponsor.
The Blackhouse Foundation continues to champion and support leading black writers, directors, producers, crew, and talent throughout film, television, digital media, and beyond with an unshakable platform. Celebrating its 15th year, The Blackhouse Foundation remains a linchpin for culture on a global scale via engagements at Sundance and beyond.
Be on the lookout for more programming updates as The Blackhouse Foundationcontributes to the culture at The Sundance Film Festival virtually.
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