CAAM will screen “The Central Park Five” – a new documentary produced, written and directed by Ken Burns, David McMahon and Sarah Burns. This film examines the infamous 1989 NY case of five Black and Latino teens who were wrongfully convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After spending years in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime, and the…
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The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl is a new, compelling web series that has taken the online world by storm. With rave reviews and financial support from fans, the web series created and written by the show’s star Issa Rae, is in its second season. On Thursday, August 30, 2012, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., at the California African American Museum (CAAM), Issa Rae, will discuss her success, next moves and will screen clips from The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl. Food…
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Los Angeles, CA (August 7, 2012) -- The California African American Museum (CAAM) presents Shorts @ CAAM, a free, two-day screening of independent short films the weekend of Saturday, August 11th and Sunday, August 12th. The screenings will begin at noon until 4 p.m. Shorts @ CAAM is a non-competitive short-film screening featuring independent filmmakers followed by a “talk back” session with the independent filmmakers, producers and…
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The California African American Museum (CAAM) co-hosted “A Night in Cameroon,” presented by the Minister of Arts and Culture of Cameroon, Ama T. Muna. Cameroon, a country in west Central Africa, bordered by Nigeria, is known for its vibrant arts, both modern and traditional. The evening highlighted Cameroon’s extraordinary cuisines, dances and music. Minister Muna will launch the first national museum in Cameroon this year.…
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