EMMETT New York Premiere Director: Bridget Stokes Country: USA, Running Time: 94 min Emmett is a 12-year-old prodigy and junior at Heart High. After his older brother is accused of the thefts happening at school, Emmett must prove him innocent. He enlists the help of local crime novelist, Mary, to find the real culprit.
Followed by a Q & A with the filmmakers Preceded by:
WE THE CHILDREN Harlem Premiere Director: Jamal Joseph and Mike De Caro Country: USA, Running Time: 22 min Sparked by the 2016 elections results, a group of children, ages 7 to 11, at a democratic school in Harlem, New York City, voice their concern about the direction their country might take. Through an ongoing journey that involves their own civic law education, community involvement, and activism, they ultimately question the general perception of children s limited role in politics and open the door for further discussion.
Location
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9 Cineplex (View)
2309 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
New York, NY 10027
United States