Film Streams' winter repertory series, curated by culture writer
Ira Madison III, corresponds with Joslyn's special exhibition
30 Americans--the first major exhibition in Omaha to survey the work of contemporary African American artists, featuring work created over the past three decades by nationally and internationally recognized artists of color.
30 Americans offers a challenging--and at times disconcerting--account of race in the United States, and how our shared history continues to shape the ways we interact and engage with our fellow citizens today.
This is America complements the vision and mission of this groundbreaking exhibition. The series includes ten provocative films that use innovative form, technical mastery, and daring subject matter to represent a spectrum of experience.
Bamboozled
2000: Directed by Spike Lee
In this blistering satire, a frustrated African American TV writer proposes a blackface minstrel show in jest, but to his chagrin it becomes a hit. USA; 135 min; rated R.
Screening is held at Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater (1340 Mike Fahey Street). Advance tickets can be purchased online or at the box office inside Film Streams' Ruth Sokolof Theater. Visit Film Streams for showtimes and ticket prices.
Discounted Tickets: At Film Streams, $2 off regular priced ticket for This is America series film with a Joslyn membership card or 30 Americans exhibition ticket stub. At Joslyn, $2 off general public/college student ticket to 30 Americans with a Film Streams membership card or ticket stub from a This is America series film. To purchase discounted tickets online, Joslyn members see Joslyn NOW members magazine for code.
Film Streams' repertory programming is supported by Omaha Steaks.