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January 3, 2007

KLRU-TV Continues Echoes of Color – a Community Engagement Film Series

WHAT:

Free preview screening of the PBS film Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes and discussion led by Dr. S. Craig Watkins, Associate Professor of Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas.  Participants are invited to watch the film and discuss the impact of hip-hop’s frequently violent and sexual imagery on young men and women, their relationships, and their community.

The riveting documentary, which airs next month on KLRU, is an in-depth look at representations of manhood, sexism and homophobia in hip-hop culture. This groundbreaking documentary is a “loving critique” of certain disturbing developments in rap music culture from the point of view of a fan who challenges the art form’s representations of masculinity. This is the second event in a series (see below).

WHO:             

• KLRU-TV, Austin PBS
• Hands on Central Texas (a program of the United Way)
• The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
• Austin Area Heritage Council

WHEN:          

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 6 p.m.

WHERE:        

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

Located at 1165 Angelina Street

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ABOUT THE ECHOES of COLOR FILM SERIES:

KLRU, working with community partners, created a free three-part film series called Echoes of Color to provide a forum on issues of particular concern to the African American Community.  The first event took place in October 2006 with additional events in January and April 2007.  Participants will watch films together and then be able to examine issues, engage in dialogue with others who share these concerns, and be given opportunities for hands-on problem solving through neighboring and volunteer activities.  Continue the discussion online via the Echoes of Color blog at www.echoesofcolor.org.

ABOUT KLRU:

KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, reflects, celebrates and inspires Central Texas through creative excellence, community engagement and lifelong learning. Although primarily a television station providing locally produced and quality national programming, KLRU is also a non-profit organization helping to build a stronger community through five areas of focus — KLRU Presents, KLRU Explores, KLRU Creates, KLRU Connects and KLRU Educates.  The Echoes of Color project is part of the KLRU Connects area of focus.