A wee bit last minute, but very, very worthy: the Central District Forum for Art and Ideas is sponsoring a showing of Prince Among Slaves tomorrow on SU's campus. The film will be screened Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm at Piggott Hall.
From the CD Forum's website: "Winner of the Best Documentary at the 2007 American Black Film Festival, Prince Among Slaves tells the compelling story of Abdul Rahman, an African Muslim prince. Directed by Andrea Kalin and Emmy Award winner Bill Duke and narrated by actor and hip-hop artist Mos Def. Prince Among Slaves is based on the biography of Dr. Terry Alford and explores the global nature of slavery and the role and identity of Muslims in early America."
As of Wednesday evening, the free tickets are waitlist only (email blairb@cdforum.org), but you may be able to snag a last-minute unclaimed seat.
The CD Forum for Art and Ideas plays an important role as a cultural vessel for Seattle's Black community. Their mission is "to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area". They offer programs that broaden the view of black culture, feature its uniqueness, and offer performers that have "no limitations or pre-conditions prescribed by race". You can read more about the CD Forum and their offerings here: http://www.cdforum.org/
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