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| PURPLE DREAMS Award-Winning Arts-in-Education Documentary Two Free Screenings & Panel Discussions Sat. Oct. 20, Noon The Bijou Theatre 275 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport see details below
Sun Oct 21, 4pm Ridgefield Independent Film Festival
Ridgefield Playhouse
80 East Ridge, Ridgefield see details below
Packing all the drama of “A Chorus Line,” the adolescent charm of “Fame” and the talent of “Glee,” “Purple Dreams” is the story of students at the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, North Carolina.
From auditions to call-backs to ultimate triumph, filmmaker Joanne Hock follows a group at the school as they undertake a production of “The Color Purple,” the first licensed to a high school theater department.
The students juggle difficult home lives, personal rivalries and disappointments. The result of skillful filmmaking is that the viewer journeys right along with them. It is a rocky but joyful ride that shows the undeniable value of arts in education.
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| | | Screening #1 Sat. Oct. 20, Noon The Bijou Theatre 275 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) and partner organizations are excited to present a screening of Purple Dreams on Saturday, October 20 at noon at The Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport.
Join us for light refreshments, followed by the screening of the 72-minute film. Immediately after the screening, there will be a Q&A with a panel that includes the producer, a cast member, and arts educators to discuss the transformational power of the arts. This event is free of charge, but advance registration is required.
Panelists: Robin Grey, Producer of Purple Dreams Javontre Booker, Dancer, cast member Angie Durrell, Founding Executive Director INTEMPO Sheena Graham, a finalist for CT Teacher of the Year Moderator: Alicia Robinson, Director of Performing & Visual Arts, Bridgeport Public Schools and Local Program Director, Turnaround Arts: Bridgeport
NOTE: SpreadMusicNow has offered to match donations made on the day of the screening - up to $5,000 to each of the participating partner organizations (see below). We hope you consider a donation, or pledge, to CAFC and/or one of the partners on the day of the event.
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| | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is grateful for the generous support of the sponsors of this event: SpreadMusicNow and People's United Bank |
| | | Screening #2 Sun Oct 21, 4pm Ridgefield Independent Film Festival Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield |
| | | Visit the Ridgefield Playhouse for the second screening of Purple Dreams, followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer Robin Grey. The discussion will be moderated by Tony Award-winning actor and arts activist James Naughton. |
| | United Capital has generously sponsored the free screening of this important Arts-Education-For-All documentary.
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| | The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF) celebrates independent films from around the world that enlighten, entertain, and inspire moviegoers through compelling visual storytelling. RIFF brings innovative films and filmmakers to the artistically vibrant community of Ridgefield, Connecticut, for an annual four-day festival that includes screenings, panel discussions, and nightly parties. This year’s festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, October 21.
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| | The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is a nonprofit, membership service organization that supports its members by providing unified marketing, capacity building, professional development, and advocacy services. For the public, it publishes FCBuzz.org, a free comprehensive cultural calendar with the latest information on what’s happening in the arts and culture across Fairfield County. FCBuzz.org offers ticket and event information for: music, theater, dance, visual arts, history, lectures, literature, kids & families, classes, workshops, special events & more.
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