Since 2000, the Santa Barbara African Heritage Film Series has brought people of all ages and cultural backgrounds together in Santa Barbara in an effort to promote harmony and respect for others by using films, discussions and events. The Series will kick off this year with film clips of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the King Day program on January 17.
On February 11th, & 12th, the Series will present films at the Faulkner Gallery. On Feb. 16 a special film "Up From the Bottoms" will be shown at the UCSB MultiCultural Center. The following line-up includes films, a photographic historical display, and Youth Film Camp that will be offered to children ages 8 – 18 in March 2011.
January 15 – April 30 - Karpeles Manuscript Library and Museum
"Roots of Community" Exhibit FREE
This exhibit focuses on the African American leaders of Santa Barbara and their legacy of activism for civic improvement, equity, and social justice. Exhibit organized by the California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives, Department of Special Collections, UCSB Library, UC Santa Barbara.
Reception Friday, February 18 – 5:00pm
Monday - January 17 - Arlington Theatre 10:00 am
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Program FREE The SBAHFS will present three film clips of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the community program.
General Film Screenings: Central Library, Faulkner Gallery
Friday - February 11
5:00 pm "No Time to Die" (African Love & Comedy)
Saturday - February 12
1:00 pm – Film: "Skin"
3:00 pm – Film: "Trouble the Water" Film & Discussion
5:30 pm – Film: "Everyday Black Man" Honoring our Own – Henry Brown, Local Actor
(Film / Discussion / Reception)
February 16
SBAHFS/UCSB MultiCultural Center Theatre FREE
Special Film Screening/Reception/Discussion
5:00 pm Reception
6:00 pm Film: "Up From the Bottoms" and Discussion
March 28 - April 1, 2011 - First Baptist Church
The Spring Break FRESHI Film Youth Camp – Call 899-1160 or sign up online
For more information about the SBAHFS films and events, contact the SBAHFS at (805) 899-1160
All dates, times, speakers and content are subject to change without notice.