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Stories of Black love, joy, resistance, perseverance and dreams as well as a beautiful tale of long ago can be found in this collection of shorts from around the world.
For Ages 8-10 | 80 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal, and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Identity, resistance, bravery, hopes/dreams, racism, empowerment
This program contains: Brief exposure, use of racial slur, bullying
Room Rodeo
Jamil is tasked with writing about a family history for school. His father tells him about his great-grandfather Billie P, a rodeo star and legendary cowboy. Jamil searches through heirlooms and learns more about his family and the history of Black cowboys in America. He encounters lost histories not known to his friends and discovers personal heroes for himself. Room Rodeo will take you on an adventure with Jamil through time and space, all the while staying put in one room.
- Year2021
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- NoteTHEMES: Animals/Wildlife, Food Sources, Human Impact, Dreaming, Aspiring, Trying New Things, Setting Goals, Finding Your Own Path, Perseverance, Facing Challenges, Recognizing External Supports, Self-Worth, Persistence, Overcome Obstacles/Adversity, Celebrating Diversity, Identifying Stereotypes/Prejudice, Identity, History, Urban/Rural Experiences, Civil Rights/Justice, Resistance, Bravery, Hopes/Dreams, Racism
- DirectorDaniel Kayamba
- ScreenwriterLola Mosanya, Chloe Herring, Yanni Chisolm
- ProducerChloe Herring, Lola Mosanya
For Group Tickets CLICK HERE
Stories of Black love, joy, resistance, perseverance and dreams as well as a beautiful tale of long ago can be found in this collection of shorts from around the world.
For Ages 8-10 | 80 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal, and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Identity, resistance, bravery, hopes/dreams, racism, empowerment
This program contains: Brief exposure, use of racial slur, bullying
Room Rodeo
Jamil is tasked with writing about a family history for school. His father tells him about his great-grandfather Billie P, a rodeo star and legendary cowboy. Jamil searches through heirlooms and learns more about his family and the history of Black cowboys in America. He encounters lost histories not known to his friends and discovers personal heroes for himself. Room Rodeo will take you on an adventure with Jamil through time and space, all the while staying put in one room.
- Year2021
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- NoteTHEMES: Animals/Wildlife, Food Sources, Human Impact, Dreaming, Aspiring, Trying New Things, Setting Goals, Finding Your Own Path, Perseverance, Facing Challenges, Recognizing External Supports, Self-Worth, Persistence, Overcome Obstacles/Adversity, Celebrating Diversity, Identifying Stereotypes/Prejudice, Identity, History, Urban/Rural Experiences, Civil Rights/Justice, Resistance, Bravery, Hopes/Dreams, Racism
- DirectorDaniel Kayamba
- ScreenwriterLola Mosanya, Chloe Herring, Yanni Chisolm
- ProducerChloe Herring, Lola Mosanya