Imagine Me summer film series to education, entertain Nashville youth
The Belmont University Troutt Theater will host the International Black Film Festival of Nashville (IBFFN)’s six-week Imagine Me summer film series for children at 10 a.m. on Saturdays between June 28 and July 26 for families to view feature films at discounted rates.
The film series is held in collaboration with Organized Neighbors of Edgehill (ONE), Metro Parks, Easley Historical Recreation Center and the Edgehill Family Resource Center (EFRC) to put quality film programming in the heart of their communities. Imagine Me aims to engage children in the art of film by developing skill and knowledge in media and technology literacy, broadening insights into other cultures, enhancing aptitude for foreign languages, developing critical thinking skills and inspiring a lifelong appreciation for cinema.
“The film series is a must do for IBFFN. It is a part of our mission to make accessible the many aspects of visual media and effectively empower this generation to embrace and participate in the art of storytelling,” said IBFFN Founder and Executive Director Hazel Joyner-Smith.
The series includes a host of short, documentary and feature films that provide positive, educational and family-friendly entertainment. The film line-up includes “Spider Man 2,” “Rio 2,” “The Nut Job,” “Frozen,” French film “Ernest et Célestine” and South African film “Khumba.” The children also will learn about the critical aspects of film in many different areas including directing, producing and during talk back discussions following the showings.
“We’re glad to provide an opportunity to develop the critical thinking and creative skills for the children in our neighborhood and keep them positively occupied for the summer,” said Joyce Searcy, director of community relations at Belmont University.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our kids to learn the various aspects of film,” said Marlo Lavendar, director of the Easley Historical Recreation Center. “More importantly, it will help in their ability to analyze and critique films and other forms of media.”
Tickets are $1 for children under age 6, $4 for general admission and can be purchased by calling (615) 565-9256. Click here for more information.
