FREE Screening of Alma’s Rainbow
Date: Sunday, February 16th, 11 am
Location: Princeton Garden Theatre
This event is hosted in partnership with The Princeton Garden Theatre. One of the first feature films written, produced, and directed by an African American woman. ALMA’S RAINBOW is a coming-of-age story about Rainbow Gold, a Brooklyn teenager who searches for meaning as she confronts her newfound feelings for boys, unrealistic beauty standards, and the fundamental question of women's autonomy over their own bodies. Throughout her exploration, she reflects on the lives of the two adult women closest to her: her uptight mother Alma and her flamboyant Aunt Ruby. This film is a significant contribution to ‘90s independent Black cinema and remains relevant in contemporary discussions. Presented in a new restoration.
Dr. Dominique Jean-Louis, Chief Historian of the Center for Brooklyn History at the Brooklyn Public Library, will lead a short discussion and audience member Q&A after the film.
Tickets are FREE, registration is required.
Ticket prices were underwritten by YWCA Princeton and concessions purchased benefit The Garden Theatre. If you would like to support YWCA Princeton and our advocacy efforts, please consider donating.