TNB London presents...
STEP
Tuesday, 26 September 2017 @ 6.30pm
STEP is the real-life story of a girls’ high-school step team set against the backdrop of social unrest in the troubled city of Baltimore. These young women learn to laugh, love and thrive – on and off the stage – even when the world seems to work against them. Empowered by their teachers, teammates, counsellors, coaches and families, they chase their ultimate dreams – to win a step championship and to be accepted into college. This all-female school is reshaping the futures of its students’ lives: they’ve made it their goal to have every senior student graduate from college, many of whom will be the first in their family to do so. Deeply insightful and emotionally inspiring, STEP embodies the true meaning of sisterhood through a story of courageous young women worth cheering for.
Dir: Amanda Lipitz
Cert: PG
Dur: 1hr 24mins
Host: Akua Gyamfi (The British Blacklist)
Panel: Jonzi D (Founder and Artistic Director of Jonzi D Projects and Breakin' Convention) Olu Alatise (professional dancer and choreographer with over 10 years experience in the creative industry) Royston (singer, dancer, actor, choreographer & creative director for many artists and brands) Dr. Laura Robinson (Lecturer in Dance at the University of East London)
Performance: Myself UK Dance (Founded in 2008 by creative artist, Kloé Dean, an all-female Hip Hop dance company based in London)
WHAT WE DO
FILM SCREENINGS
TNBFC and its members host a myriad of film festivals, film clubs and special seasons influenced by African Diaspora at venues across the country.
CONSULTANCY
We provide advice and support on programming African, Caribbean and diasporic film, as well as event management, training, audience development and diversity issues.
P.R. & MARKETING
Our PR team handle campaigns and previews for UK cinema and home entertainment releases of Black film content. Previous titles include The Birth of a Nation, Southside With You, The Hard Stop, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution & The Perfect Guy.
DISTRIBUTION
We launched our distribution arm with the theatrical release of Dear White People in 2015 and aim to acquire more titles that tell untold stories.
EDUCATION
We design teaching and learning materials on Black film, and deliver training for schools, colleges, cinemas, cultural centres and other organisations across the country.
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