HAMMER MUSEUM PRESENTS TALK ON AFRICAN AMERICAN CINEMA JUNE 27

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LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — On Wednesday, June 27, at 6:30 pm, The Hammer Museum presents “Paint It Black: African American Film Now” during the Los Angeles Film Festival, which is ongoing through July 1.

Elvis Mitchell will moderate a discussion with Stephanie Allain (producer Black Snake Moan/Hustle & Flow), Charles King (William Morris Agency), Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep) and John Singleton (Boyz n the Hood).

What defines a film as African American? Can films about black characters, produced by white filmmakers be considered “black films”? Are African American filmmakers entitled (or restricted) to only make stories about black characters? Prominent African American filmmakers talk about their work and explore defining moments in contemporary black cinema.

The Hammer Museum is at 10899 Wilshire Boulevard at Westwood Boulevard. For information, 310-443-7000 or www.hammer.ucla.edu.