You’re invited to two powerful and timely film screenings happening on the UMA Augusta campus.
Free For All: Inside the Public Library
Tuesday, April 8 at 5:00 p.m.
Farber Forum, UMA Augusta
A compelling documentary exploring the history, mission, and democratic role of public libraries. Join us for a post-film community conversation.
WE WANT THE FUNK!
Tuesday, April 15 at 12-1:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Building 124, UMA Augusta AND Online via Zoom
WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown’s dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the story also traces funk’s influences on both new wave and hip-hop.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Anita Jerosch, Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Lindsey Wiehl, Assistant Professor of Music, and Duane Edwards, Instructor of Music.
Online attendees should register ahead of time.
Both events are free and open to all.