the forgotten community
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – The Flint Institute of Arts is hosting the 8th annual African American Film Series beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
The African American Film Series highlights three documentary feature films curated by African Americans with an emphasis on the trials and triumphs of the Black community.
One film in particular entitled “A Place Called Desire“ hits close to home for the city of Flint.
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The Flint Institute of Arts is hosting the 8th annual African American Film Series, one of the films that will highlight “A Place Called Desire” documentary. Communities First Inc. is presenting and hosting the free educational program.
“One of the reasons I did this documentary is because I know that the people are still suffering to this day,” said Director Leonard Smith III.
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Filmmaker Leonard Smith III’s documentary film highlights and shares the stories of the New Orleans Lower 9th Ward Desire community. He recreates the historical memory of a community and documents the legacy of pride by those who lived in this post-World War II development. Smith enables the viewer to look beyond unfair stereotypes and see the thriving, loving community of Desire’s public housing community.
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October 2015, Leonard Smith III is interviewed by Sheba Turk, the host of “The 504.” Leonard is the Director/Producer of the documentary A Place Called Desire.
