COCKTAILS & SŌL CINEMA
Established by ImageNation, Cocktails & Sōl Cinema is a national quarterly social launched at Harlem's world-famous Apollo Theater. Cocktails & Sōl Cinema features screenings of independent Black world cinema preceded by a reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine/beer/cocktails, a live DJ, and a talkback after the film.
IT’S DIFFERENT IN CHICAGO
Event Date
May 26, 2022
Event Time
6:00 PM EDT
Film Screening
7:00 PM EDT
Location: Soundstage at the Apollo
Tickets: $25 (Includes one free cocktail)
ABOUT THE FILM
Chicago is known by many as the birthplace of house music as well as an incubator for hip-hop hitmakers, yet the city remains divided over how it views its musical legacy. It’s Different In Chicago tells the story of how these music genres and the cultures around their communities have complemented and competed with each other, leading to deep revelations about the different segments within the Black community of Chicago.
This homegrown ode to the Chicago music scene will be preceded by a cocktail reception featuring DJ Stormin Norman, and followed by a discussion between curator Moikgantsi Kgama of ImageNation and filmmaker David Weathersby. This program will be taking place on the Apollo’s Soundstage.
TICKET INFORMATION
Please contact the Apollo Box office at access@apollotheater.org or (212) 531-5305 if any other special assistance is required for your visit.
ABOUT IMAGENATION
ImageNation Cinema Foundation is an innovative Harlem-based non-profit created to develop cinemas and audiences for independent films and music, that depict the global Black experience. ImageNation’s goal is to empower Black communities by presenting a variety of public programs that foster media equity, media literacy, solidarity, cross-cultural exchange and highlight the humanity of Pan-African people worldwide. ImageNation has presented internationally in South Africa, Scotland and Canada; and domestically at Harvard University, MASS MOCA, Lincoln Center and in Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Baltimore, MD, Chicago, Ill, Indianapolis, IN, and Washington DC. Programs have featured appearances by luminaries such as Spike Lee, Lee Daniels, Ava DuVernay, Stanley Nelson, Ruby Dee, Erykah Badu, Chuck D, Raoul Peck, India. Arie and many others. ImageNation is a founding partner in AFFRM, a national film distribution collective, founded by Ava DuVernay.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
For the safety of our audiences and staff, all ticketholders and attendees of this event must provide proof of vaccination in order to enter the theater. In addition, all attendees are required to wear face coverings while inside the theater. Click here for more information about our COVID safety policies.
Panelists:
David Weathersby, Director, and DJ Stormin Norman
Moderator:
Moikgantsi Kgama, ImageNation
