Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14 we invite you to the virtual premiere of Roni’s latest film collaboration: The Elephant Is In The Room. The short film features esteemed black dance artists Rennie Harris, Raphael Xavier and Zane Booker, for a thought-provoking work in response to the sustained and increasingly visible violence & systemic racism against black communities. To the poetry and voice of Karl Mullen, The Elephant Is In The Room is a visceral response to our troubled America, hate crimes, and our cry for change. The premiere will culminate in a round-table discussion inviting Artistic Director, Roni Koresh and collaborating artists, Raphael Xavier & Zane Booker, for a conversation centering topics related to the black American experience, racism and the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
Film no. 1 6 feet apart https://vimeo.com/426282746 A collaborative short film in response to social distancing.
Poetry by Karl Mullen Directed by Roni Koresh Edited by Sandy Mitchel
Performed by the Koresh Dance Company dancers
Film no. 2 The Elephant Is In The Room https://vimeo.com/428219207 “No Justice, No Peace of Mind” – Karl Mullen
A visceral response to our troubled America, hate crimes, and our cry for change. #BLM. Words and Voice by Karl Mullen
Performed by Rennie Harris, Raphael Xavier, Zane Booker Edited by Rennie Harris, Sandy Mitchel
Directed by Ronen Koresh
Conversations with Roni Koresh Sunday, June 14 @ 6pm
Streaming LIVE on Facebook & Instagram pages
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